CVE-2014-0515
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: buffer overflow vulnerability leads to arbitrary code execution (APSB14-13)
Published Apr 28, 2014 · Updated Aug 6, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0515 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), flash-plugin (redhat), flash-player-gnome (suse) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 29, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.346, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.418-0.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
94%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.279 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.206 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.356 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in April 2014.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 29, 2014 | n/a | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 29, 2014 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.346 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:11.2.202.356-1.el5 |
| flash-player-gnomesuse | See advisory | 11.2.202.418-0.3.1 |
| flash-player-kde4suse | See advisory | 11.2.202.418-0.3.1 |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
11.2.202.346, 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
0:11.2.202.356-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.356-1.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 28, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 29, 2014
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 29, 2014
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2014:0585
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2014:0589
- advisorySUSE-SU-2014:0605
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0447
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0447
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.279 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.206 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.356 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in April 2014.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); flash-plugin (redhat); flash-player-gnome (suse), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 29, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.346, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.418-0.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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