CVE-2014-0500 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in Adobe Shockwave Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-0500?
CVE-2014-0500 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player, published on 12 Feb 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Shockwave Player before 12.0.9.149 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0501.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0500?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Shockwave Player.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0500?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0500 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-0500 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0500 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w8xc-mp9q-85gj.