CVE-2014-0502 Adobe Flash Player: software flaw
In plain words: A mistake in the software that attackers have found a way to abuse. Depends on the product — see the description and the vendor advisory.
Confirmed exploited by CISA on · US federal patch deadline Oct 8, 2024
What to do
- Install Adobe's security update for Flash Player. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
- Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
- Be careful with unexpected attachments — documents, .zip/.rar files and shortcuts are common bait.
- Use a normal (non-admin) account day to day and keep built-in protection like Microsoft Defender on.
Who is affected
Could reach you. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.
What's at risk: Your files, saved passwords and accounts. Many of these let a program that is already running gain full administrator control.
The details
- Official name
- Adobe Flash Player Double Free Vulnerablity
- Product
- Adobe Flash Player
- CISA description
- Adobe Flash Player contains a double free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- Type of flaw
- Software flaw (CWE-399)
- Confirmed exploited
- Sep 17, 2024
- US federal patch deadline
- Oct 8, 2024
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Questions about CVE-2014-0502
Is CVE-2014-0502 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2014-0502 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Sep 17, 2024, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0502?
Install Adobe's security update for Flash Player. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
Am I affected by CVE-2014-0502?
Only if you use Adobe Flash Player. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.