CVE-2011-2117

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.0.626 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…

published June 16, 2011

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

⚠️ A hidden vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player could let an attacker execute arbitrary code or crash your system! You might want to take action. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a mysterious hole in a concert hall's wall — unexpected guests could slip in unnoticed, causing chaos. Just like that, an attacker could exploit this flaw to disrupt or hijack your application. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system or trigger a denial of service, crashing the application into oblivion. It's a sneaky way to create havoc that you certainly want to avoid!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a mysterious hole in a concert hall's wall — unexpected guests could slip in unnoticed, causing chaos. Just like that, an attacker could exploit this flaw to disrupt or hijack your application. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution or memory corruption due to unspecified vectors, making it dangerous for users of versions before 11.6.0.626.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system or trigger a denial of service, crashing the application into oblivion. It's a sneaky way to create havoc that you certainly want to avoid! To protect yourself, update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.6.0.626 or later as soon as possible. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're not vulnerable to these kinds of exploits. Stay vigilant! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to safeguarding your system. 🛡️

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
    Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.0.626 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…
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