CVE-2014-8443: Use After Free

Published Dec 10, 2014
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.235 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=13.0<13.0.0.252
Adobe Flash Player>=14.0<=14.0.0.179
Adobe Flash Player>=16.0<16.0.0.235
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.2.202.425
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 10, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8443?

CVE-2014-8443 is considered critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through a use-after-free vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8443?

To fix CVE-2014-8443, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.259 or later, or upgrade to the latest version available.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2014-8443?

CVE-2014-8443 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.259, 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.235, and versions before 11.2.202.425 on Linux.

4

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2014-8443?

CVE-2014-8443 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-8443?

The potential impacts of CVE-2014-8443 include execution of arbitrary code, which could lead to system compromise or data leakage.

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