CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-0506

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before version 11.7.700.275 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.350 on Linux, as well as in Adobe AIR before 13.0.0.83 on Android, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions to minimize the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.275 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.350 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 13.0.0.83 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 13.0.0.83, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 13.0.0.83 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and possibly bypass an Internet Explorer sandbox protection mechanism, via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS