Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.77 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by Zeguang Zhao and Liang Chen during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | flash-plugin | 11.2.202.359-1.el6 | RHSA-2014:0496 |
| RHEL 5 | flash-plugin | 11.2.202.359-1.el5 | RHSA-2014:0496 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2014:0496 Red Hat Security Advisory: flash-plugin security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
References
- http://www.pwn2own.com/2014/03/pwn2own-results-thursday-day-two/
- 66241 vdb-entry
- http://twitter.com/thezdi/statuses/444262022444621824
- GLSA-201406-08 vendor-advisory
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-14.html
- SUSE-SU-2014:0671 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2014:0496 vendor-advisory