CVE-2014-0515: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 29, 2014
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.279 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.206 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.356 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in April 2014.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.2.202.346
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.7.700.279
Adobe Flash Player>=11.8<13.0.0.206
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.2.202.346
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.7.700.279
Adobe Flash Player>=11.8<13.0.0.206
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 29, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0515?

CVE-2014-0515 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0515?

To fix CVE-2014-0515, update Adobe Flash Player to version 11.7.700.279 or later, or 11.8.x through 13.0.x to at least 13.0.0.206.

3

What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2014-0515?

Adobe Flash Player versions before 11.7.700.279 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.206 are affected by CVE-2014-0515.

4

Can CVE-2014-0515 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-0515 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Which platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-0515?

CVE-2014-0515 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.

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