CVE-2014-0502
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple flaws lead to arbitrary code execution (APSB14-07)
Published Feb 20, 2014 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0502 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Adobe Air, Adobe Air Sdk, Flash Player (Adobe) and 10 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 21, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Adobe Air 4.0.0.1628, Adobe Air Sdk 4.0.0.1628, Flash Player 11.7.700.269.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
25%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Double free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.269 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.70 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.341 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 4.0.0.1628 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 4.0.0.1628, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 4.0.0.1628 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in February 2014.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 21, 2014 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 17, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe AirAdobe | See advisory | 4.0.0.1628 |
| Adobe Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 4.0.0.1628 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.7.700.269 |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 11.4, 12.3, 13.1 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 5.0, 6.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Adobe Air
4.0.0.1628
Adobe Air Sdk
4.0.0.1628
Flash Player
11.7.700.269, 11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.341-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.341-1.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 20, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 21, 2014
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 17, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 17, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 17, 2024
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-415 Double Free
References
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0196
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0196
- advisoryGLSA-201405-04
- patchhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-07.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Double free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.269 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.70 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.341 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 4.0.0.1628 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 4.0.0.1628, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 4.0.0.1628 allows remote attackers to exe…
Affected: Adobe Air; Adobe Air Sdk; Flash Player (Adobe), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 21, 2014.
Yes. It was added on Sep 17, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 8, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Adobe Air 4.0.0.1628, Adobe Air Sdk 4.0.0.1628, Flash Player 11.7.700.269.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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