CVE-2014-0505: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 14, 2014
·Updated
Adobe Shockwave Player before 12.1.0.150 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Adobe Shockwave Player<=12.0.9.149
Adobe Shockwave Player=12.0.0.112
Adobe Shockwave Player=12.0.2.122
Adobe Shockwave Player=12.0.3.133
Adobe Shockwave Player=12.0.4.144
Adobe Shockwave Player=12.0.6.147
Adobe Shockwave Player=12.0.7.148
Event History
Mar 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0505?
CVE-2014-0505 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-0505?
To fix CVE-2014-0505, users should update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 12.1.0.150 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Shockwave Player are affected by CVE-2014-0505?
CVE-2014-0505 affects Adobe Shockwave Player versions up to 12.0.9.149.
4
Can CVE-2014-0505 be exploited through the internet?
Yes, CVE-2014-0505 can be exploited by remote attackers over the internet.
5
What types of attacks can CVE-2014-0505 enable?
CVE-2014-0505 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through memory corruption.