CVE-2010-2165

Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.277.0 and 10.x before 10.1.53.64, and Adobe AIR before 2.0.2.12610, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory…

published June 15, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers pull off some seriously sneaky denial-of-service antics. 📉 Think of it like a kitchen that gets so overcrowded with chefs trying to cook at the same time that it becomes impossible to prepare any dish properly. When a few inputs go haywire, it can cause the whole kitchen to shut down! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a complete system crash or even worse, allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Imagine your computer suddenly going dark, leaving your files vulnerable and your data at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a kitchen that gets so overcrowded with chefs trying to cook at the same time that it becomes impossible to prepare any dish properly. When a few inputs go haywire, it can cause the whole kitchen to shut down! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and AIR allows for memory corruption through unspecified vectors, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. It's crucial to note that this is different from multiple other vulnerabilities identified in the same timeframe.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a complete system crash or even worse, allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Imagine your computer suddenly going dark, leaving your files vulnerable and your data at risk! To protect yourself, ensure you upgrade your Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.277.0 or later and Adobe AIR to at least version 2.0.2.12610. Regularly check for software updates to keep your systems secure! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your software updated to thwart potential threats! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06081 · 93.4th percentile
Published
2010-06-15T17:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUN 17:48Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.277.0 and 10.x before 10.1.53.64, and Adobe AIR before 2.0.2.12610, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory…
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