CVE-2014-0496

Name: CVE-2014-0496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-15T16:13:04.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 40.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0496 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 40.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

40.24%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 10.0, < 10.1.9
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 11.0, < 11.0.6

References

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb14-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb14-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/199Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-0496US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0496?

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2014-0496?

CVE-2014-0496 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 40.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0496?

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-2014-0496?

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Source: NVD / NIST