Adobe Flash Player Integer Underflow Vulnerability (CVE-2014-0497)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2014-0497
Advisory Date: FEB 07, 2014
DESCRIPTION
Several versions of Adobe Flash Player were found to have an integer underflow vulnerability. When successfully exploited, the vulnerability can allow execution of arbitrary code on the vulnerable computer. This vulnerability has been exploited by malware. Adobe has since issued updates for its users.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
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SOLUTION
PATCH: http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-04.html
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005898
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005898 - Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2014-0497)
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.38 and earlier in Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions (network distribution)
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.335 and earlier for Linux
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.41 and earlier for Chrome
- Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.38 and earlier in Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8
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