CVE-2014-0497
CRITICALCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
Integer underflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.261 and 11.8.x through 12.0.x before 12.0.0.44 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 11.2.202.336 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
Adobe Flash Player Integer Underflow Vulnerablity
Adobe Flash Player contains an integer underflow 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.
Remediation due: 2024-10-08
References
Related Vulnerabilities
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| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-36221 | High | 7.5 | 84% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2020-36228 | High | 7.5 | 83% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-31102 | High | 7.8 | 71% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-38063 | Critical | 9.8 | 71% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2017-14496 | High | 7.5 | 66% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2004-0184 | Medium | 5.0 | 60% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2014-0497?
Published advisories record a fix for 8 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2014-0497 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2014-0497 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2024-10-08. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2014-0497?
CVE-2014-0497 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8, rated critical. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2014-0497 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for Clean Flash Player 34.0.0.330 Installer (Windows application), Google Chrome (Windows application), Google Chrome (EXE) (Windows application), Google Chrome Beta (Windows application), and 4 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-04-21.