CVE-2011-2423

msvcr90.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.1.629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…

published August 11, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An outdated msvcr90.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player can be your greatest foe! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without breaking a sweat. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone sneak into the kitchen without a pass. The chef (your system) could be forced to cook up whatever dish the intruder orders, potentially ruining the whole meal! This vulnerability could lead to a total loss of control over your system, allowing attackers to run malicious code at will. Imagine the chaos of a rogue chef wreaking havoc in a full restaurant—it's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone sneak into the kitchen without a pass. The chef (your system) could be forced to cook up whatever dish the intruder orders, potentially ruining the whole meal! The msvcr90.dll flaw allows attackers to exploit memory corruption, which can lead to arbitrary code execution or service denial. Without proper checks, the component is vulnerable to a variety of unspecified attack vectors.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to a total loss of control over your system, allowing attackers to run malicious code at will. Imagine the chaos of a rogue chef wreaking havoc in a full restaurant—it's absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.6.1.629 or later. Regularly check for updates and consider disabling any unused plugins to minimize exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! With a quick update, you'll keep your systems safe and sound. Keep up the hero work! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06488 · 93.7th percentile
Published
2011-08-11T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 AUG 22:00Z
    msvcr90.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.1.629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via…
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