Vulnerability identifier: #VU5187

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0499

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to memory leak error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web page, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass the ASLR protection mechanism and defeat memory address layout randomization.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 12.0.0.38 - 12.0.0.70

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.332 - 11.2.202.341

Adobe AIR: 4.0.0.1390 - 4.0.0.1628

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-07.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.