CVE-2014-0551: Buffer Overflow
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.244 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.152 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.406 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.249 on Windows and OS X and before 15.0.0.252 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 15.0.0.249, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 15.0.0.249 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0547, CVE-2014-0549, CVE-2014-0550, CVE-2014-0552, and CVE-2014-0555.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0551?
CVE-2014-0551 has a critical severity level, as it can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0551?
To fix CVE-2014-0551, you should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-0551?
CVE-2014-0551 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.244 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.152, along with specific Adobe AIR versions.
What are the risks of CVE-2014-0551?
The risks of CVE-2014-0551 include potential remote code execution that could compromise user data and system integrity.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0551?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2014-0551; updating to the fixed versions is the recommended approach.