CVE-2014-0491

Name: CVE-2014-0491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-15T16:13:03.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.260 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 12.0.0.38 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.335 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 4.0.0.1390, Adobe AIR SDK before 4.0.0.1390, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 4.0.0.1390 allow attackers to bypass unspecified protection mechanisms via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 7.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.260 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 12.0.0.38 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.335 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 4.0.0.1390, Adobe AIR SDK before 4.0.0.1390, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 4.0.0.1390 allow attackers to bypass unspecified protection mechanisms via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.12%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 11.0, < 11.7.700.260
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 11.8, < 11.8.800.175
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 11.9, < 12.0.0.38
Adobe	Adobe Air Sdk	< 4.0.0.1390
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 11.0, < 11.2.202.335
Adobe	Adobe Air	< 4.0.0.1390

References

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-01/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0028.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/56516Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/56636Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029602Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-01/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0028.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/56516Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/56636Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029602Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0491?

How severe is CVE-2014-0491?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0491?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-0491?

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Source: NVD / NIST