CVE-2014-8441
First published: Tue Nov 11 2014(Updated: )
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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0576, CVE-2014-0581, and CVE-2014-8440.
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-2014-8441?
The severity of CVE-2014-8441 is considered critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8441?
To fix CVE-2014-8441, users should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-8441?
CVE-2014-8441 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.252, 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223, and Adobe AIR versions before 15.0.0.356.
Can CVE-2014-8441 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8441 can be exploited remotely through malicious Flash content.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2014-8441?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2014-8441 that take advantage of the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
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