CVE-2014-9162: Infoleak
Published Dec 10, 2014
·Updated
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 obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=13.0<13.0.0.259
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-2014-9162?
CVE-2014-9162 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to potentially obtain sensitive information.
2
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2014-9162?
CVE-2014-9162 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.259, 14.x versions before 16.0.0.235, and Linux versions before 11.2.202.425.
3
How do I fix CVE-2014-9162?
To fix CVE-2014-9162, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version recommended by Adobe.
4
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2014-9162?
CVE-2014-9162 allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to access sensitive information.
5
Is Adobe Flash Player for macOS vulnerable to CVE-2014-9162?
Adobe Flash Player on macOS is vulnerable to CVE-2014-9162 in specific versions prior to 16.0.0.235.