CVE-2011-0317

Dirapi.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.0.626 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…

published June 16, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A glitch in Adobe Shockwave Player's Dirapi.dll is like a mischievous raccoon sneaking into your pantry — it can lead to arbitrary code execution or a messy crash! Think of Dirapi.dll as a kitchen where anyone can whip up a recipe. If the ingredients (code) aren’t checked, a rogue chef could cook up something dangerous — or cause a chaotic mess that shuts down dinner! An attacker could potentially run arbitrary code on your system or cause a denial of service, leading to unexpected crashes and even data loss. It's like having an uninvited guest wreaking havoc at your carefully planned dinner party.

Put simply

Think of Dirapi.dll as a kitchen where anyone can whip up a recipe. If the ingredients (code) aren’t checked, a rogue chef could cook up something dangerous — or cause a chaotic mess that shuts down dinner! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory corruption in Dirapi.dll prior to version 11.6.0.626, which could lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. Essentially, it opens a door for any crafted input to disrupt system integrity.

What to do

An attacker could potentially run arbitrary code on your system or cause a denial of service, leading to unexpected crashes and even data loss. It's like having an uninvited guest wreaking havoc at your carefully planned dinner party. To safeguard against this vulnerability, ensure that your Adobe Shockwave Player is updated to the latest version (11.6.0.626 or higher). Regularly check for updates and consider disabling Shockwave if it's not actively in use. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software up-to-date to protect your digital kitchen! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03575 · 89.3th percentile
Published
2011-06-16T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUN 23:00Z
    Dirapi.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.0.626 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…
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