CVE-2011-0621

Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.181.14 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris and before 10.3.185.21 on Android allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or…

published May 13, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Memory corruption is the key here! In Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.181.14 on various platforms, an attacker can exploit unspecified vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code—like finding a hidden trapdoor in your favorite game! 🎮 Think of Adobe Flash Player as a restaurant kitchen where certain chefs can sneak in secret ingredients without anyone checking the recipe. If a troublesome chef enters, they can change the menu completely, leaving diners with a confusing or disastrous meal! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, which means your system could crash at the worst possible moment or even run malicious code—imagine your favorite app suddenly turning into a chaotic mess! 😱

Put simply

Think of Adobe Flash Player as a restaurant kitchen where certain chefs can sneak in secret ingredients without anyone checking the recipe. If a troublesome chef enters, they can change the menu completely, leaving diners with a confusing or disastrous meal! 🍽️ This vulnerability stems from memory corruption issues in Adobe Flash Player that allow attackers to manipulate the application and execute unexpected commands, potentially leading to system compromise.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, which means your system could crash at the worst possible moment or even run malicious code—imagine your favorite app suddenly turning into a chaotic mess! 😱 To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.181.14 or higher on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and to 10.3.185.21 on Android. Additionally, consider disabling or uninstalling Flash Player if it's no longer needed, as many browsers no longer support it. 🛠️ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll keep your digital kitchen safe from unwanted ingredients! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03880 · 90.1th percentile
Published
2011-05-13T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 22:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.181.14 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris and before 10.3.185.21 on Android allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or…
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