CVE-2014-0518
First published: Wed May 14 2014(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.214 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.359 on Linux, Adobe AIR SDK before 13.0.0.111, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 13.0.0.111 allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0517, CVE-2014-0519, and CVE-2014-0520.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=13.0<13.0.0.214 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0<11.2.202.359 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK | <13.0.0.111 |
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Reference Links
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-14.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-05/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00051.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0496.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-08.xml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0518?
CVE-2014-0518 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0518?
To fix CVE-2014-0518, update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.214 or later, and Adobe AIR SDK to version 13.0.0.111 or later.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2014-0518?
Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.214 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.359 on Linux, along with Adobe AIR SDK versions before 13.0.0.111 are affected by CVE-2014-0518.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2014-0518?
The vulnerable platforms for CVE-2014-0518 include Windows, OS X, and certain Linux distributions running affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR SDK.
Is CVE-2014-0518 a different vulnerability from CVE-2014-0517?
Yes, CVE-2014-0518 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2014-0517, even though both affect Adobe Flash Player.
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