CVE-2014-9163
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: Multiple code-execution flaws (APSB14-27)
Published Dec 9, 2014 · Updated Nov 19, 2025 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2014-9163
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-9163 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), flashplugin-nonfree (ubuntu), flash-plugin (redhat) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 9, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 13.0.0.259, 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 v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% 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
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 13, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 9, 2014 | May 4, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 13, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 13, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 13.0.0.259 |
| flashplugin-nonfreeubuntu | See advisory | 11.2.202.425ubuntu0.14.04.1 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:11.2.202.425-1.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
13.0.0.259, 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
0:11.2.202.425-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.425-1.el6
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.425ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 9, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 9, 2014
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 13, 2022
Last updated
Nov 19, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
References
- advisoryhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-27.html
- advisoryRHSA-2014:1981
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-9163
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); flashplugin-nonfree (ubuntu); flash-plugin (redhat), 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 Dec 9, 2014.
Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 4, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 13.0.0.259, 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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