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CVE-2014-0497

Adobe Flash Player Integer Underflow Vulnerablity

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 99.9%
  1. Published5 Feb 2014
  2. Added to CISA KEV17 Sept 2024
  3. Remediation due8 Oct 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer underflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Added to KEV: 17 Sept 2024Federal remediation due: 8 Oct 2024

Description

Integer underflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.261 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.44 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 11.2.202.336 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Flash Player≥ 11.8.800.94 < 12.0.0.44 · < 11.2.202.336 · < 11.7.700.261
Google Chrome< 32.0.1700.107
Opensuse11.4 · 12.3 · 13.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop5.0 · 6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus6.5
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server5.0 · 6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus6.5
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation5.0 · 6.0
Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop11

Remediation

Fixed in
Adobe Flash Player≥ 12.0.0.44
Google Chrome≥ 32.0.1700.107

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2014-0497 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-0497 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 17 Sept 2024.

How severe is CVE-2014-0497?

CVE-2014-0497 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2014-0497?

Affected products include Adobe Flash Player, Google Chrome, Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0497?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44, Google Chrome 32.0.1700.107 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.