Memory Address Discovery Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and AIR

CVE-2014-0542

Summary

A security weakness has been identified in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR which hinders the effectiveness of Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) by improperly restricting the discovery of memory addresses. This flaw potentially exposes systems running affected versions to attackers who could exploit this weakness, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information. Various versions on different platforms, including Windows, OS X, and Linux, are impacted. It is crucial for users to update to the latest software versions to safeguard against potential exploits associated with this vulnerability.

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