CVE-2011-2459

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
6%
Percentile
93.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash could let attackers execute arbitrary code! This is like giving someone a VIP pass to your digital home and letting them rearrange your furniture! 🏠 Imagine a restaurant where the chef accidentally leaves the door to the kitchen unlocked. A sneaky customer could waltz in and start messing with the ingredients or cooking their own meal—chaos ensues! Similarly, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute their own code due to memory corruption in Flash Player. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system compromise or a denial of service. This could mean anything from stealing sensitive data to crashing your entire application—yikes!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef accidentally leaves the door to the kitchen unlocked. A sneaky customer could waltz in and start messing with the ingredients or cooking their own meal—chaos ensues! Similarly, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute their own code due to memory corruption in Flash Player. This vulnerability involves memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on various operating systems, allowing attackers to execute unintended code via unspecified vectors. It's crucial to patch outdated versions that are still running.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system compromise or a denial of service. This could mean anything from stealing sensitive data to crashing your entire application—yikes! To safeguard your systems, ensure you update Adobe Flash Player to versions 10.3.183.11, 11.1.102.55, or higher on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, and Android. For Adobe AIR, update to version 3.1.0.4880 or later. Regular patching is essential! You've got this! Stay vigilant and update your software to keep your digital space safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05847 · 93.2th 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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