CVE-2014-9163: Adobe Flash Player Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
First published: Wed Dec 10 2014(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.246 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in December 2014.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=13.0<13.0.0.259 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=14.0<=14.0.0.179 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.0<15.0.0.246 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0<11.2.202.425 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=13.0<13.0.0.259 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=14.0<=14.0.0.179 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.0<15.0.0.246 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0<11.2.202.425 | |
| Linux Kernel |
Remedy
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9163?
CVE-2014-9163 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9163?
To mitigate CVE-2014-9163, users should update Adobe Flash Player to a version that is 13.0.0.259 or higher, or 15.0.0.246 or higher.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2014-9163?
CVE-2014-9163 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.259, all versions of 14.x, and before 15.0.0.246.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2014-9163?
CVE-2014-9163 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux systems.
Is there active exploitation of CVE-2014-9163?
Yes, CVE-2014-9163 was actively exploited in the wild as of December 2014.
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