CVE-2014-9163

Summary

CVE-2014-9163 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.259, 14.x, and 15.x on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux. This issue permits attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated in the wild in December 2014, through unspecified vectors. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security consequences, including unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. Users are encouraged to update their Adobe Flash Player installations to the latest available version to mitigate this risk.

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