CVE-2014-0545: 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-2014-0544.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0545?
CVE-2014-0545 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0545?
To address CVE-2014-0545, update affected Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR software to the latest versions available.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-0545?
CVE-2014-0545 impacts Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.241, Adobe AIR before 14.0.0.178, and several specific versions of both.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-0545?
Exploitation of CVE-2014-0545 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Are there any available workarounds for CVE-2014-0545?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2014-0545; updating the software is the primary mitigation strategy.