Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.178 Same-Origin Policy access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.178. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Same-Origin Policy Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-0548. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.178 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Same-Origin Policy Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was shared 09/09/2014 by Masato Kinugawa as APSB14-21 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0548 since 12/20/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77576 (Adobe AIR <= AIR 14.0.0.178 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB14-21)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100211 (Microsoft Windows Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer (KB2987114)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95818), Tenable (77576), SecurityFocus (BID 69705†), Secunia (SA61089†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1030822†). The entries VDB-67463, VDB-67465, VDB-67466 and VDB-67467 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.179
  • Adobe Flash Player for Linux 11.2.202.400
  • Adobe Flash Player for Windows/Mac 14.0.0.179
  • Adobe AIR 14.0.0.178
  • Adobe AIR for Android 14.0.0.179
  • Adobe AIR for Windows/Mac 14.0.0.179

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 77576
Nessus Name: Adobe AIR <= AIR 14.0.0.178 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB14-21)
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OpenVAS ID: 803496
OpenVAS Name: Adobe AIR Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 Sep14 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB14-21
Researcher: Masato Kinugawa
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0548 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0548
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67464

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X-Force: 95818 - Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Air security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 69705 - Adobe Flash Player and AIR CVE-2014-0548 Same Origin Policy Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 61089 - Red Hat update for flash-plugin, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030822 - Adobe Flash Player Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Bypass Security Controls
Vulnerability Center: 46038 - [APSB14-21] Adobe Flash Player and AIR SDK Remote Code Execution via Unspecified Vectors - CVE-2014-0548, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2014 10:47
Updated: 02/15/2022 10:39
Changes: 09/10/2014 10:47 (91), 06/06/2017 08:20 (5), 02/15/2022 10:32 (3), 02/15/2022 10:39 (1)
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