CVE-2014-0511 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.
- 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-2014-0511?
CVE-2014-0511 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, published on 27 Mar 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader 11.0.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0511 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-2014-0511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wm75-43hc-r26j.