CVE-2014-8439
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: hardening against a code execution flaw (APSB14-26)
Published Nov 25, 2014 · Updated Oct 22, 2025 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2014-8439
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-8439 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Air (Adobe), Air Sdk (Adobe), Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe) and 5 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 14, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Air 15.0.0.292, Air Sdk 15.0.0.301, Air Sdk \& Compiler 15.0.0.302.
- 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)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
Get the full CVE-2014-8439 brief as a PDF
Every affected product and fixed release, exploitation status and a first 24 hours response checklist, emailed within minutes.
Description
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.258 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.239 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.424 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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 25, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 14, 2014 | Jun 15, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | May 25, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AirAdobe | See advisory | 15.0.0.292 |
| Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 15.0.0.301 |
| Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobe | See advisory | 15.0.0.302 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.418 |
| flashplugin-nonfreeubuntu | See advisory | 11.2.202.424ubuntu0.14.04.1 |
Patched Releases
Air
15.0.0.292
Air Sdk
15.0.0.301
Air Sdk \& Compiler
15.0.0.302
Flash Player
11.2.202.418, 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
0:11.2.202.424-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.424-1.el6
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.424ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2014
Publicly disclosed
Nov 25, 2014
Added to CISA KEV
May 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 25, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-22.html
- advisoryhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-26.html
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2014:1508
- advisorySUSE-SU-2014:1545
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2014:1562
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.258 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.239 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.424 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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (invalid poi…
Affected: Air (Adobe); Air Sdk (Adobe); Air Sdk \& Compiler (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 Oct 14, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on May 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Air 15.0.0.292, Air Sdk 15.0.0.301, Air Sdk \& Compiler 15.0.0.302.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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