CVE-2014-0543: Critical severity macromedia flash player 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-2014-0542, CVE-2014-0544, and CVE-2014-0545.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0543?
CVE-2014-0543 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0543?
To fix CVE-2014-0543, update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.241 or later for Windows and OS X, and version 11.2.202.400 or later for Linux.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-0543?
CVE-2014-0543 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.241 and 14.x prior to 14.0.0.176 on Windows and OS X.
Is Adobe AIR vulnerable to CVE-2014-0543?
Yes, Adobe AIR prior to version 14.0.0.178 is also vulnerable to CVE-2014-0543.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-0543?
CVE-2014-0543 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms running affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.