CVE-2014-0569
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution flaws (APSB14-22)
Published Oct 14, 2014 · Updated Jul 16, 2025 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2014-0569
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0569 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Air Desktop Runtime (Adobe), Air Sdk (Adobe), Flash Player (Adobe) and 8 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2016 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Air Desktop Runtime 15.0.0.249, Air Sdk 15.0.0.249, Flash Player 11.2.202.406.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
91%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.250 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.189 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.411 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.293, Adobe AIR SDK before 15.0.0.302, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 15.0.0.302 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 13, 2016 | n/a | Known |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
21 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Air Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 15.0.0.249 |
| Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 15.0.0.249 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.406 |
| Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 15.0.0.167 |
| EvergreenOpensuse | 11.4 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Air Desktop Runtime
15.0.0.249
Air Sdk
15.0.0.249
Flash Player
11.2.202.406, 13.0.0.244, 15.0.0.152, 15.0.0.167, 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.457-158.1
Flash Player Desktop Runtime
15.0.0.167
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.457-158.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.457-158.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.411-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.411-1.el6
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.411ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 14, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 13, 2016
Last updated
Jul 16, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2014:1360
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2015:0725
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2014:1329
- advisoryRHSA-2014:1648
- advisory61980
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.250 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.189 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.411 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.293, Adobe AIR SDK before 15.0.0.302, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 15.0.0.302 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vect…
Affected: Air Desktop Runtime (Adobe); Air Sdk (Adobe); Flash Player (Adobe), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2016 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 Air Desktop Runtime 15.0.0.249, Air Sdk 15.0.0.249, Flash Player 11.2.202.406.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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