CVE-2011-2119

Dirapi.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.0.626 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…

published June 16, 2011

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

⚠️ Dirapi.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player is a sneaky troublemaker! This vulnerability could let attackers run arbitrary code or cause a denial of service if you're not careful. 🔥 Think of dirapi.dll as a waiter in a restaurant. If the waiter is given a strange order without checking, it could lead to a mix-up that leaves everyone unsatisfied or, even worse, hurt! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute malicious code, leading to system takeovers or crashes—think of a diner getting food that makes them sick! This could result in significant downtime or loss of sensitive information.

Put simply

Think of dirapi.dll as a waiter in a restaurant. If the waiter is given a strange order without checking, it could lead to a mix-up that leaves everyone unsatisfied or, even worse, hurt! The vulnerability lies in dirapi.dll, where memory corruption can occur through unspecified vectors, allowing for arbitrary code execution. This means that if an attacker knows how to exploit it, they could manipulate the system without any authentication required.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute malicious code, leading to system takeovers or crashes—think of a diner getting food that makes them sick! This could result in significant downtime or loss of sensitive information. To mitigate this risk, update your Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.6.0.626 or later. It's a great idea to ensure your systems are patched regularly and monitor for any suspicious behavior. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software up to date, and you'll keep those attackers at bay! 🛡️

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
    Dirapi.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.0.626 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…
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