HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-0589
CRITICAL

CVE-2014-0589

CWE-119Published: November 11, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.252 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.418 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.356, Adobe AIR SDK before 15.0.0.356, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 15.0.0.356 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0582.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-0589 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Adobe4 product(s)
flash playerair sdkairair sdk \& compiler
Apple1 product(s)
mac os x
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-24.html
PATCHhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-24.html
ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71051
ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71051

All References (6)

→
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-24.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71051Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-24.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71051Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-0589
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 11, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

CVE-2013-5602
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CVE-2013-1736
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CVE-2013-5327
10.0
CVE-2013-1719
10.0
CVE-2013-1718
10.0
CVE-2013-5329
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-0589 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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