CVE-2014-0495: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 15, 2014
·Updated
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0493.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=10.0<10.1.9
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0<11.0.6
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=10.0<10.1.9
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0<11.0.6
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jan 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0495?
CVE-2014-0495 is considered critical due to its ability to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-0495?
To fix CVE-2014-0495, update Adobe Reader or Acrobat to versions 10.1.9 or 11.0.06 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-0495?
CVE-2014-0495 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions earlier than 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X.
4
Can CVE-2014-0495 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2014-0495 can cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2014-0495?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2014-0495; updating to the latest version is recommended.