Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.137 use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.137 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-0538. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability has been found in Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.137 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 08/12/2014 by Wen Guanxing (AdLab) with VenusTech as APSB14-18 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-0538 since 12/20/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77460 (GLSA-201408-16 : Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100209 (Microsoft Windows Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer (KB2982794)).

Upgrading to version 14.0.0.145 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 16649.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95224), Tenable (77460), SecurityFocus (BID 69192†), Secunia (SA58593†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45814†). Similar entries are available at VDB-67316, VDB-67317, VDB-67318 and VDB-67319. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 77460
Nessus Name: GLSA-201408-16 : Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802023
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Flash Player Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 Aug14 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Flash Player 14.0.0.145
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB14-18
Researcher: Wen Guanxing (AdLab)
Organization: VenusTech
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67315

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X-Force: 95224 - Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Air code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 69192 - Adobe Flash Player and AIR CVE-2014-0538 Use After Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 58593 - Adobe Flash Player / AIR Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030712
Vulnerability Center: 45814 - [APSB14-18] Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR Remote Code Execution Vulnerability due to Use-after-free - CVE-2014-0538, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2014 10:56
Updated: 02/10/2022 10:18
Changes: 08/13/2014 10:56 (86), 06/04/2017 10:45 (9), 02/10/2022 10:12 (3), 02/10/2022 10:18 (1)
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