CVE-2014-8461: Code Injection
First published: Wed Dec 10 2014(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.13 and 11.x before 11.0.10 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8445, CVE-2014-8446, CVE-2014-8447, CVE-2014-8456, CVE-2014-8458, CVE-2014-8459, and CVE-2014-9158.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.10 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.11 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.12 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.01 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.02 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.03 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.04 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.05 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.06 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.07 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.08 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =11.0.09 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.10 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.11 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.12 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.8 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.0.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8461?
The severity of CVE-2014-8461 is considered critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8461?
To fix CVE-2014-8461, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 10.1.13 or higher for version 10.x and to version 11.0.10 or higher for version 11.x.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2014-8461?
CVE-2014-8461 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x versions prior to 10.1.13 and 11.x versions prior to 11.0.10.
Can CVE-2014-8461 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2014-8461 can cause a denial of service due to memory corruption vulnerabilities.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-8461?
CVE-2014-8461 impacts both Windows and macOS platforms.
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