CVE-2014-0540: Critical severity adobe air sdk vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.241 and 14.x before 14.0.0.176 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.400 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 14.0.0.178 on Windows and OS X and before 14.0.0.179 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 14.0.0.178, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 14.0.0.178 do not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0542, CVE-2014-0543, CVE-2014-0544, and CVE-2014-0545.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0540?
CVE-2014-0540 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0540?
To fix CVE-2014-0540, update Adobe Flash Player to a version that is later than 13.0.0.241 or 14.0.0.176.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0540?
CVE-2014-0540 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.241 for Windows and OS X, and Adobe AIR versions prior to 14.0.0.178.
Can CVE-2014-0540 be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2014-0540 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2014-0540?
The potential impact of CVE-2014-0540 includes unauthorized access, data compromise, and system control.