CVE-2014-0496: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Use-After-Free Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jan 15 2014(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<10.1.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0<11.0.6 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<10.1.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0<11.0.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0496?
CVE-2014-0496 has a severity rating that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in affected versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0496?
To fix CVE-2014-0496, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 10.1.9 or 11.0.6 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat are affected by CVE-2014-0496?
CVE-2014-0496 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.6.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2014-0496?
CVE-2014-0496 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and Mac OS X platforms.
Is CVE-2014-0496 an exploit type vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2014-0496 is categorized as a use-after-free vulnerability, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
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