CVE-2011-2428

Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.10 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris, and before 10.3.186.7 on Android, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or…

published September 22, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A pesky logic error in Adobe Flash Player could lead to code execution or even a browser crash, and it's lurking in versions before 10.3.183.10! 😱 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky waiter who takes your order incorrectly and serves something totally unexpected. If you’re not careful, that wrong dish could blow up your dinner party! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system or causing your browser to crash unexpectedly. This could lead to data loss, performance issues, or a downright frustrating experience while browsing.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky waiter who takes your order incorrectly and serves something totally unexpected. If you’re not careful, that wrong dish could blow up your dinner party! This vulnerability stems from a logic error in Adobe Flash Player, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service. The issue affects multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Solaris, and Android.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system or causing your browser to crash unexpectedly. This could lead to data loss, performance issues, or a downright frustrating experience while browsing. To protect yourself, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.10 or later for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and to version 10.3.186.7 or later for Android. Regularly check for updates to ensure you have the latest security patches. You've got this! Stay updated and secure, and you'll keep those pesky vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05251 · 92.5th percentile
Published
2011-09-22T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 01:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.10 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris, and before 10.3.186.7 on Android, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or…
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