CVE-2014-0583: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 11, 2014
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.252 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.418 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.356, Adobe AIR SDK before 15.0.0.356, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 15.0.0.356 allows attackers to complete a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=13.0<13.0.0.252
Adobe Flash Player>=14.0<=14.0.0.179
Adobe Flash Player>=15.0<15.0.0.223
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.2.202.418
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe AIR SDK<=15.0.0.356
Adobe AIR<=15.0.0.356
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<15.0.0.356

Event History

Nov 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0583?

CVE-2014-0583 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0583?

To fix CVE-2014-0583, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR that is not affected.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2014-0583?

CVE-2014-0583 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.252, 14.x before 15.0.0.223, 15.x before 15.0.0.223, and Adobe AIR versions before 15.0.0.356.

4

Is CVE-2014-0583 a remote code execution vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2014-0583 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2014-0583?

CVE-2014-0583 affects Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

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