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Advisory Published
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CVE-2014-0497: Adobe Flash Player Integer Underflow Vulnerablity

First published: Wed Feb 05 2014(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer underflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.0<11.2.202.336
Linux Kernel
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.0<11.7.700.261
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.8<12.0.0.44
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of
Adobe Acrobat Reader<11.2.202.336
Linux Kernel
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat Reader<11.7.700.261
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.8.800.94<12.0.0.44
Any of
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of
Google Chrome<32.0.1700.107
Any of
Apple iOS and macOS
Chrome OS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=5.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux eus=6.5
redhat enterprise Linux server=5.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=6.5
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=5.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=6.0
openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE=12.3
openSUSE=13.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=11-sp3

Remedy

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-04.html

Remedy

The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0497?

    CVE-2014-0497 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution through an integer underflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player.

  • Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2014-0497?

    Adobe Flash Player versions before 11.7.700.261, between 11.8.x and 12.0.x prior to 12.0.0.44 on Windows and Mac, and before 11.2.202.336 on Linux are affected by CVE-2014-0497.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0497?

    To remediate CVE-2014-0497, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version available.

  • Can CVE-2014-0497 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0497 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • What platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-0497?

    CVE-2014-0497 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms.

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