CVE-2010-2176

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 vulnerability lurking in Adobe Flash Player could lead to a denial of service or even arbitrary code execution—yikes! Think of this like a busy restaurant kitchen where a vital ingredient is missing. Without proper handling of certain requests, it could cause a complete service shutdown or serve up unexpected dishes! This sneaky flaw could allow attackers to crash the application or run malicious code, putting your data—and potentially your entire system—at risk. It's like giving someone the ability to rewrite the menu while you're in the middle of dinner!

Put simply

Think of this like a busy restaurant kitchen where a vital ingredient is missing. Without proper handling of certain requests, it could cause a complete service shutdown or serve up unexpected dishes! Specifically, Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 9.0.277.0 and 10.x before 10.1.53.64, along with Adobe AIR before 2.0.2.12610, experience memory corruption via unspecified vectors, leading to potential exploitation. This is separate from a similar vulnerability identified in a range of other CVEs.

What to do

This sneaky flaw could allow attackers to crash the application or run malicious code, putting your data—and potentially your entire system—at risk. It's like giving someone the ability to rewrite the menu while you're in the middle of dinner! To protect yourself, ensure that you update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.1.53.64 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 2.0.2.12610 or later. Regularly check for any updates to keep your systems secure! You’ve got this! Stay proactive, and you’ll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

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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