Is CVE-2014-0497 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-0497 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-0497 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2014-0497 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0497?

CVE-2014-0497 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2014-0497

Published: September 17, 2024

EPSS:93.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer underflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Integer Underflow Vulnerablity

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer underflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Added to KEV: 2024-09-17Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-08

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.

Risk Analysis

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer underflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. With an EPSS score of 0.93019, there is a very high likelihood of this flaw being exploited. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, making it an urgent concern for any systems still running Flash Player.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. The nature of the flaw suggests it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Adobe Flash Player is end-of-life and should be uninstalled immediately from all systems. If uninstallation is not feasible, ensure all instances are updated to the latest available secure version, though complete removal is the recommended action.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-0497 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2014-0497 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.