CVE-2010-4084

dirapi.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.615 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…

published October 29, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player could let attackers run arbitrary code or cause a memory meltdown! ✨ Think of dirapi.dll as a delivery system for a party – if you don’t check the contents of the delivery, you could end up with unexpected guests wreaking havoc instead of the fun you planned! If exploited, an attacker could crash your system or take control of it entirely, disrupting your digital plans in the most absolutely devastating way. This could lead to unwelcome surprises, loss of data, or worse – a complete denial of service!

Put simply

Think of dirapi.dll as a delivery system for a party – if you don’t check the contents of the delivery, you could end up with unexpected guests wreaking havoc instead of the fun you planned! This vulnerability in dirapi.dll allows for arbitrary code execution or memory corruption through unspecified vectors, meaning that attackers could manipulate the way the Shockwave Player handles certain inputs.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could crash your system or take control of it entirely, disrupting your digital plans in the most absolutely devastating way. This could lead to unwelcome surprises, loss of data, or worse – a complete denial of service! To protect yourself, ensure you're updated to Adobe Shockwave Player version 11.5.9.615 or later. If you're still using an older version, it’s time to patch up and secure your system against these potential attacks! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to lock down your defenses. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04104 · 90.7th percentile
Published
2010-10-29T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 18:00Z
    dirapi.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.615 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…
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