CVE-2014-0498: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 21 2014(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.269 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.70 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.341 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 4.0.0.1628 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 4.0.0.1628, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 4.0.0.1628 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.0<11.7.700.269 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.8<11.8.800.175 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.9<12.0.0.70 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK | <4.0.0.1628 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.0<11.2.202.341 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe | <4.0.0.1628 |
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Reference Links
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-07.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00017.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0196.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201405-04.xml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0498?
CVE-2014-0498 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0498?
To fix CVE-2014-0498, update Adobe Flash Player to version 11.7.700.269 or later, or to the latest version available.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0498?
CVE-2014-0498 affects various versions of Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and Adobe AIR SDK prior to specific updates.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-0498?
CVE-2014-0498 impacts Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms where affected versions of Adobe software are installed.
Is CVE-2014-0498 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2014-0498 was not classified as a zero-day vulnerability as a patch was released shortly after its discovery.
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