CVE-2010-1287

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified…

published May 13, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption flaw lurking in Adobe Shockwave Player could lead to a denial of service or even arbitrary code execution. It's like a guest at a party who accidentally spills drinks everywhere, causing chaos! 🍹 Think of it as a crowded restaurant where one person starts shouting, distracting the staff and causing a mix-up in orders — this vulnerability disrupts the normal operation of your application, potentially leading to a crash or allowing an attacker to blend in with harmful intentions. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to your system crashing unexpectedly, or worse, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code, which could compromise sensitive data. It's a surprisingly sneaky way to sabotage your digital experience without a lot of effort. 😱

Put simply

Think of it as a crowded restaurant where one person starts shouting, distracting the staff and causing a mix-up in orders — this vulnerability disrupts the normal operation of your application, potentially leading to a crash or allowing an attacker to blend in with harmful intentions. This memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. It's an issue present in versions before 11.5.7.609, making it a risk for users still operating on older versions.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to your system crashing unexpectedly, or worse, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code, which could compromise sensitive data. It's a surprisingly sneaky way to sabotage your digital experience without a lot of effort. 😱 To safeguard your systems, make sure to update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.5.7.609 or later as soon as possible. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're protected against known vulnerabilities. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps to enhance your defenses and enjoy a safer digital experience. 🎉

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03560 · 89.3th percentile
Published
2010-05-13T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 21:00Z
    Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified…
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