CVE-2014-0566: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 17 2014(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.12 and 11.x before 11.0.09 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0565.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<10.1.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<11.0.12 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=10.0<10.1.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=11.0.0<11.0.12 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 |
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Reference Links
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb14-20.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69825
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030853
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032892
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96003
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-15.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0566?
CVE-2014-0566 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0566?
To remediate CVE-2014-0566, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0566?
CVE-2014-0566 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x prior to 10.1.12 and 11.x prior to 11.0.09.
Can CVE-2014-0566 affect both Windows and macOS systems?
Yes, CVE-2014-0566 is known to affect Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and macOS platforms.
Is CVE-2014-0566 a different vulnerability from CVE-2014-0565?
Yes, CVE-2014-0566 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0565, although they may be related.
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