CVE-2014-8438: Use After Free
First published: Tue Nov 11 2014(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability 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 execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0573 and CVE-2014-0588.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=13.0<13.0.0.252 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=14.0<=14.0.0.179 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=15.0<15.0.0.223 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.0<11.2.202.418 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Adobe | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <15.0.0.356 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8438?
CVE-2014-8438 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8438?
To fix CVE-2014-8438, update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.253 or later, or versions 14.0.0.180 and above.
Which Adobe Flash Player versions are affected by CVE-2014-8438?
CVE-2014-8438 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.252, and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223.
Does CVE-2014-8438 affect Adobe AIR?
Yes, CVE-2014-8438 affects Adobe AIR versions prior to 15.0.0.356.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2014-8438?
A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2014-8438 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing memory after it has been freed.
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