Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy Adobe Flash/AIR remote code execution issue. A user who opens malicious Flash content could let an attacker run code or crash the application. Because CISA lists it as known exploited, any remaining Flash or AIR dependency should be treated as urgent technical debt. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops, browser plug-in environments, kiosks, or applications still carrying Adobe Flash Player or AIR runtimes from 2014-era versions. Modern environments that removed Flash are unlikely to be affected. Prioritize removal or remediation of any remaining Flash or AIR estate. The technology is obsolete, the CVE is high severity, and KEV status means risk should be handled as a known exploited legacy exposure. Mitigation focus: Remove Adobe Flash Player and AIR where no longer required.; Upgrade Flash Player beyond 15.0.0.239, 13.0.0.258, or 11.2.202.424 as applicable.; Upgrade Adobe AIR to 15.0.0.293 or later..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- adobe-flash-cve20148439-code-exec(98932)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002768.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-8439CVE reference · government-resource
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Use After Free
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