CVE-2014-9163

Name: CVE-2014-9163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-10T21:59:35.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 20.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.246 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in December 2014.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 20.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.246 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in December 2014.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

20.36%

97.2th 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 May 4, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 13.0, < 13.0.0.259
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 14.0, <= 14.0.0.179
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 15.0, < 15.0.0.246
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 11.0, < 11.2.202.425

References

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-27.htmlVendor Advisory
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-27.htmlVendor Advisory
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/196Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-9163US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9163?

How severe is CVE-2014-9163?

CVE-2014-9163 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9163?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST