CVE-2010-2587

The dirapi.dll module in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.620 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption)…

published February 10, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A gap in Adobe Shockwave Player's dirapi.dll module could let attackers dance right in and execute arbitrary code! Think of this like a sneaky waiter who takes your order but then substitutes the meal without telling you — you end up with something you didn’t ask for, and it could be disastrous! An attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to run malicious code on your system, leading to all sorts of chaos, like data loss or unauthorized access. Even worse, it could cause a denial of service, leaving your application in the lurch — not cool!

Put simply

Think of this like a sneaky waiter who takes your order but then substitutes the meal without telling you — you end up with something you didn’t ask for, and it could be disastrous! This vulnerability in the dirapi.dll module allows attackers to exploit memory corruption through unspecified vectors, making it a risk for executing arbitrary code.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to run malicious code on your system, leading to all sorts of chaos, like data loss or unauthorized access. Even worse, it could cause a denial of service, leaving your application in the lurch — not cool! Since this vulnerability affects Adobe Shockwave Player versions before 11.5.9.620, it's crucial to update to the latest version immediately. Regularly check for patches and security updates to keep your software in top shape! You've got this! Stay proactive, and you’ll keep your systems safe and secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04427 · 91.3th percentile
Published
2011-02-10T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 15:00Z
    The dirapi.dll module in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.620 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption)…
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