CVE-2014-0590: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0577, CVE-2014-0584, CVE-2014-0585, and CVE-2014-0586.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0590?
CVE-2014-0590 is classified as a critical vulnerability because it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0590?
To fix CVE-2014-0590, update Adobe Flash Player to a version higher than 13.0.0.252 for Windows and OS X, and higher than 11.2.202.418 for Linux.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2014-0590?
CVE-2014-0590 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.252, 14.x before 15.0.0.223, and Adobe AIR versions before 15.0.0.356.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2014-0590?
CVE-2014-0590 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms using the affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.
Is it safe to use Adobe Flash Player if I'm on a newer version than those listed for CVE-2014-0590?
If you are using a version of Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR that is updated beyond the vulnerable versions listed in CVE-2014-0590, it is considered safe.