Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.424/15.0.0.239/15.0.0.258 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.424/15.0.0.239/15.0.0.258. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9163. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.424/15.0.0.239/15.0.0.258 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 12/09/2014 by bilou with Zero Day Initiative as APSB14-27 as confirmed advisory (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9163 since 12/01/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/20/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79835 (Flash Player <= 15.0.0.239 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB14-27)), 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 100219 (Microsoft Windows Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer (KB3008925)). The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 04/13/2022 with a due date of 05/04/2022:

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Upgrading to version 16.0.0.235 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 17212.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99236), Zero-Day.cz (180), Tenable (79835), SecurityFocus (BID 71582†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1031316†). Similar entries are available at VDB-68381, VDB-68382, VDB-68383 and VDB-68384. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 79835
Nessus Name: Flash Player <= 15.0.0.239 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB14-27)
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OpenVAS ID: 800035
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Flash Player Multiple Vulnerabilities(APSB14-27)- 02 Dec14 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Flash Player 16.0.0.235
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB14-27
Researcher: bilou
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9163 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68385

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X-Force: 99236 - Adobe Flash Player buffer overflow, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71582 - Adobe Flash Player CVE-2014-9163 Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031316 - Adobe Flash Player Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Bypass Same-Origin Restrictions
Vulnerability Center: 47938 - [APSB14-27] Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability due to Stack Based Buffer Overflow, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/11/2014 10:50
Updated: 12/20/2024 16:52
Changes: 12/11/2014 10:50 (82), 06/17/2017 07:37 (8), 03/01/2022 06:38 (2), 03/01/2022 06:49 (1), 04/25/2024 15:48 (29), 07/10/2024 14:06 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 12/20/2024 16:52 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:7F6:103

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