CVE-2011-0626

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

⚠️ A pesky bounds checking issue in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef forgets to check the recipe before using the ingredients — unexpected items could sneak in and spoil the dish! An attacker might exploit this flaw to inject malicious code, leading to complete control over the affected system. This could mean anything from data theft to installing harmful software — a complete digital takeover!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef forgets to check the recipe before using the ingredients — unexpected items could sneak in and spoil the dish! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors due to a lack of proper bounds checking in Adobe Flash Player. Affected versions include those prior to 10.3.181.14 on various platforms, including Windows and Linux.

What to do

An attacker might exploit this flaw to inject malicious code, leading to complete control over the affected system. This could mean anything from data theft to installing harmful software — a complete digital takeover! Upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.181.14 or later on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris, and ensure Android devices are updated to 10.3.185.21 or later. Regularly check for updates to maintain security. 🔒 You've got this! Keep your software updated and you'll be a security hero 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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