Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | >= 13.0, < 13.0.0.259 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-27.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-27.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/196Issue Tracking
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9163?
CVE-2014-9163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2014-9163?
CVE-2014-9163 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9163?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Flash Player, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Linux Linux Kernel.