CVE-2014-0511: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 27, 2014
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader 11.0.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Acrobat reader=11.0.6
Event History
Mar 27, 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-2014-0511?
CVE-2014-0511 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-0511?
The recommended fix for CVE-2014-0511 is to update Adobe Reader to version 11.0.7 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2014-0511 enable?
CVE-2014-0511 enables remote attackers to perform arbitrary code execution through a heap-based buffer overflow.
4
Which versions of Adobe Reader are affected by CVE-2014-0511?
CVE-2014-0511 specifically affects Adobe Reader version 11.0.6.
5
When was CVE-2014-0511 disclosed?
CVE-2014-0511 was publicly disclosed during the Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest in March 2014.