CVE-2014-0497

CVE-2014-0497 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-09-17). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.

Key facts

Description

Integer underflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.261 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.44 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 11.2.202.336 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0497?
Integer underflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.261 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.44 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 11.2.202.336 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-0497?
CVE-2014-0497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-0497 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2014-0497 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-09-17, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0497?
CVE-2014-0497 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0497?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2014-0497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2014-0497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2014-0528. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-09-17).
When was CVE-2014-0497 published?
CVE-2014-0497 was published on 2014-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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