CVE-2011-0571

Adobe Flash Player before 10.2.152.26 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…

published February 10, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption vulnerability lurking in Adobe Flash Player could allow attackers to run arbitrary code and cause a denial of service — and it's not even the only flaw on the list! 💔 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen that has too many chefs trying to cook at once, leading to chaotic conditions and potential disasters — one wrong move could burn the whole place down! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to take control over the system, running arbitrary code that may lead to a complete system compromise or crashing applications altogether. Imagine the chaos if a rogue chef decided to toss ingredients all over the place!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen that has too many chefs trying to cook at once, leading to chaotic conditions and potential disasters — one wrong move could burn the whole place down! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.2.152.26, creating the possibility for an attacker to manipulate program operations through unspecified vectors.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to take control over the system, running arbitrary code that may lead to a complete system compromise or crashing applications altogether. Imagine the chaos if a rogue chef decided to toss ingredients all over the place! Upgrade your Adobe Flash Player to version 10.2.152.26 or later to eliminate this vulnerability. It's crucial to regularly check for updates as Flash is notorious for multiple vulnerabilities — so don't fall behind! You've got this! Stay proactive with your updates and you’ll keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05218 · 92.4th percentile
Published
2011-02-10T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 15:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 10.2.152.26 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…
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