CVE-2014-0540:Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR versions before specified releases have a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass ASLR protection mechanism.

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Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.241 and 14.x before 14.0.0.176 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.400 on Linux, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 14.0.0.178 on Windows and OS X, and before 14.0.0.179 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 14.0.0.178, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 14.0.0.178 do not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protection mechanism via unspecified vectors. This issue is distinct from other CVEs related to Adobe products.

Overview

This CVE describes a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR that enables attackers to bypass ASLR protection by exploiting memory address discovery limitations in certain versions of the software. The vulnerability affects various operating systems and versions of Adobe products.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, users should update their Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.241 or later, or version 14.0.0.176 or later. For Adobe AIR, users should update to version 14.0.0.178 or later on Windows and OS X, and version 14.0.0.179 or later on Android. Additionally, Adobe AIR SDK and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler should be updated to version 14.0.0.178 or later.

References

  1. Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/60710
  2. Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/60732
  3. Adobe Security Bulletin: http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-18.html
  4. SecurityTracker: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030712
  5. Gentoo GLSA: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201408-05.xml

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  5. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  6. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  7. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  8. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  9. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  10. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Utilities
    Utilities
  13. Information
    Information
  14. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  15. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  16. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  17. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  18. Construction
    Construction
  19. Mining
    Mining
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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