CVE-2014-0542: Critical severity adobe 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-2014-0540, CVE-2014-0543, CVE-2014-0544, and CVE-2014-0545.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0542?
CVE-2014-0542 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to potential remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0542?
To mitigate CVE-2014-0542, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 13.0.0.241 or later for Windows and macOS, and to version 11.2.202.400 or later for Linux.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0542?
CVE-2014-0542 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.241, all 14.x versions prior to 14.0.0.176, and Adobe AIR versions prior to 14.0.0.178.
What types of platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-0542?
CVE-2014-0542 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android platforms.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2014-0542?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 14.0.0.178 are susceptible to CVE-2014-0542.