CVE-2014-9165: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9165: Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.13 and 11.x before 11.0.10 on Win...

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.13 and 11.x before 11.0.10 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-8454 and CVE-2014-8455.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-9165 is a use-after-free flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat that could let an attacker run code if they can trigger the vulnerable PDF software. The public record names affected 10.x and 11.x releases on Windows and OS X, with fixes in 10.1.13 and 11.0.10. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows or OS X endpoints running Adobe Reader or Acrobat 10.x or 11.x below the fixed versions. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory should verify actual Adobe product names and versions. Treat this as a priority legacy-software cleanup item. The issue can lead to code execution in widely deployed PDF software, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Focus on finding and updating old Reader and Acrobat installations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Reader or Acrobat 10.x to 10.1.13 or later.; Upgrade Reader or Acrobat 11.x to 11.0.10 or later.; Prioritize legacy Windows and OS X systems with Adobe PDF software..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 10, 2014, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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