CVE-2014-0514 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Android devices by tricking users into opening a crafted PDF document in Adobe Reader Mobile.
- 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-2014-0514?
CVE-2014-0514 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 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
The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0514?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Adobe Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0514?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2014-0514 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-0514 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qppx-xpxc-rvg5.