CVE-2010-4309

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.1.629 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…

published August 11, 2011

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mysterious memory corruption flaw lurks in Adobe Shockwave Player versions before 11.6.1.629, just waiting for the right moment to strike! Think of it like a crowded theater with a faulty emergency exit sign — if there's a panic, no one knows where to go, leading to chaos. This vulnerability allows attackers to create similar havoc in your system! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, taking control of your machine or causing the software to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This could disrupt your workflow and expose sensitive information while leaving you in a precarious position. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded theater with a faulty emergency exit sign — if there's a panic, no one knows where to go, leading to chaos. This vulnerability allows attackers to create similar havoc in your system! This flaw in Adobe Shockwave Player allows for memory corruption via unspecified vectors, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code by an attacker or a denial of service event.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, taking control of your machine or causing the software to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This could disrupt your workflow and expose sensitive information while leaving you in a precarious position. Yikes! Update Adobe Shockwave Player immediately to the latest version (11.6.1.629 or higher) to patch this vulnerability. If you're using older versions, consider disabling or removing the software until an upgrade can be completed. Regularly check for updates to avoid future issues! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to fortifying your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04215 · 90.9th percentile
Published
2011-08-11T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 AUG 22:00Z
    Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.1.629 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…
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