#VU42048 Buffer overflow in Shockwave Player - CVE-2014-0501

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42048

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0501

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Shockwave Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Adobe Shockwave Player before 12.0.9.149 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0500.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Shockwave Player: 11.0.0.456 - 12.0.6.147

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb14-06.html
https://osvdb.org/103158
https://secunia.com/advisories/56740
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65493
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029740
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91008

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.