CVE-2011-0623

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 via…

published May 13, 2011

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This Adobe Flash Player vulnerability is a sneaky little gremlin hiding in versions before 10.3.181.14 — and it can let attackers execute arbitrary code like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat! 🎩🐇 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that doesn't check the order before sending it out. If an attacker can slip in a wrong ingredient, it could completely spoil the dish, just like how arbitrary code can wreak havoc on your system. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code of their choosing on your device — potentially compromising your system and your data. The results could range from nuisance malware to serious breaches of privacy.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that doesn't check the order before sending it out. If an attacker can slip in a wrong ingredient, it could completely spoil the dish, just like how arbitrary code can wreak havoc on your system. This is a bounds checking issue in Adobe Flash Player that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors. Essentially, it fails to ensure that inputs are properly validated, creating a path for exploitation.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code of their choosing on your device — potentially compromising your system and your data. The results could range from nuisance malware to serious breaches of privacy. Make sure to update your Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.181.14 or later for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris, or 10.3.185.21 for Android. Regularly check for updates to keep your software secure! You can totally tackle this! Just follow the steps, and you'll have your systems secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04937 · 92.1th 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 via…
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