CVE-2014-0502
Published: September 17, 2024
Official Description
Adobe Flash Player contains a double free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Double Free Vulnerablity
Adobe Flash Player contains a double free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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 a double free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This is a critical flaw given its high EPSS score of 0.88953, indicating a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Attackers can remotely execute code on affected systems.
Apply all available security updates for Adobe Flash Player. Consider disabling or uninstalling Flash Player if it is not essential for your operations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-0502 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-2014-0502 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-0502 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1