Release date: March 13, 2014
Vulnerability identifier: APSB14-10
Priority: See table below
CVE number: CVE-2014-0505
Platform: Windows and Macintosh
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions on the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This update addresses a critical vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions update to Adobe Shockwave Player 12.1.0.150 using the instructions provided in the "Solution" section below.
Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions update to the newest version 12.1.0.150, available here: http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/
Adobe categorizes this update with the following priority rating and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
Product | Updated version | Platform | Priority rating |
---|---|---|---|
Adobe Shockwave Player | 12.1.0.150 |
Windows & Macintosh |
2 |
These updates address critical vulnerabilities in the software.
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions on the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. This update addresses a critical vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions update to Adobe Shockwave Player 12.1.0.150 using the instructions provided in the "Solution" section above.
This update resolves a memory corruption vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2014-0505).
Adobe would like to thank Honggang Ren of Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs for reporting these issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.