CVE-2014-0496: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2014
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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.

Other sources

Adobe Reader and Acrobat contain a use-after-free vulnerability which can allow for code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Reader and Acrobat
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
Mar 3, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 58274
Event
via NVD·01:13 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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