CVE-2011-2458

Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.11 and 11.x before 11.1.102.55 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris and before 11.1.102.59 on Android, and Adobe AIR…

published November 11, 2011

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

⚠️ This sneaky vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers bypass your cross-domain policy from a crafted website! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant that serves food from a different kitchen without checking the quality of the ingredients. If the front desk doesn't verify what's being brought in, it could lead to some questionable dishes on your table! In the wrong hands, this could mean that attackers gain unauthorized access to sensitive data across different domains, potentially leading to data leaks or unwanted interactions. It's not an immediate catastrophe, but it opens the door for future attacks that could take advantage of this oversight.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves food from a different kitchen without checking the quality of the ingredients. If the front desk doesn't verify what's being brought in, it could lead to some questionable dishes on your table! This vulnerability allows attackers using Internet Explorer to bypass the cross-domain policy in Adobe Flash Player and AIR, enabling them to access data that should otherwise be restricted.

What to do

In the wrong hands, this could mean that attackers gain unauthorized access to sensitive data across different domains, potentially leading to data leaks or unwanted interactions. It's not an immediate catastrophe, but it opens the door for future attacks that could take advantage of this oversight. To protect yourself, ensure you're using updated versions of Adobe Flash Player and AIR: at least 10.3.183.11 for Flash and 3.1.0.4880 for AIR. If you're managing legacy systems, consider disabling Flash Player where feasible. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you're well on your way to securing your environment. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03596 · 89.3th percentile
Published
2011-11-11T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 16:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.11 and 11.x before 11.1.102.55 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris and before 11.1.102.59 on Android, and Adobe AIR…
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