CVE-2014-9164

Name: CVE-2014-9164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-10T21:59:36.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9164 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.235 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0587.. EPSS estimates a 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.235 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0587.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.67%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

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	>= 16.0, < 16.0.0.235
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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9164?

How severe is CVE-2014-9164?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9164 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9164?

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