CVE-2011-2460

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
93.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky memory corruption bug lurks in Adobe Flash Player, and it’s capable of executing arbitrary code or causing a delightful denial of service! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where chefs can cook whatever they want, without supervision! This vulnerability gives attackers full control, just like an unmonitored cook who can create a disastrous dish or let the restaurant run out of food. 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code on your system or crash the application altogether, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized access. In a world where Flash is still used, this could be a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where chefs can cook whatever they want, without supervision! This vulnerability gives attackers full control, just like an unmonitored cook who can create a disastrous dish or let the restaurant run out of food. 🍽️ This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player affects multiple platforms, allowing attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to cause memory corruption. This can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service, impacting the stability of the application.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code on your system or crash the application altogether, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized access. In a world where Flash is still used, this could be a recipe for chaos! To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.11 or 11.x 11.1.102.55 and ensure Adobe AIR is updated to at least 3.1.0.4880. Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated for a safer digital experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05847 · 93.1th 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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