CVE-2014-0544: 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-2014-0543, and CVE-2014-0545.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0544?
The severity of CVE-2014-0544 is critical, as it can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0544?
To fix CVE-2014-0544, update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.241 or later, or 14.0.0.176 or later for affected versions.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2014-0544?
CVE-2014-0544 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.241, Adobe AIR versions before 14.0.0.178, and several versions of the Adobe AIR SDK.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-0544?
CVE-2014-0544 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux, along with Adobe AIR on Windows, OS X, and Android.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0544?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2014-0544 other than updating to the patched versions.