#VU5227 Security bypass in Adobe Flash Player for Linux and Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2014-0580

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5227

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0580

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to circumvent the Same Origin Policy on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the setClipboard() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted shockwave file, trick the victim into into viewing it and insert persistent data into the clipboard.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.425 - 11.2.202.616

Adobe Flash Player: 12.0.0.38 - 16.0.0.234

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-27.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.