CVE-2011-4693

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.55 on Windows and Mac OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file…

published December 7, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It’s a mystery vulnerability lurking in Adobe Flash Player! A carefully crafted SWF file could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. 😱 Think of this vulnerability like an unmarked package at a busy airport — anyone could slip something dangerous inside without anyone checking. If the right person opens it, chaos could ensue! While details are scarce, the potential for remote code execution means attackers could take control of systems, leading to data breaches or worse. This could put users' systems at serious risk if they engage with malicious content that exploits this flaw.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an unmarked package at a busy airport — anyone could slip something dangerous inside without anyone checking. If the right person opens it, chaos could ensue! This unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows exploitation through a crafted SWF file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on affected systems without proper safeguards in place.

What to do

While details are scarce, the potential for remote code execution means attackers could take control of systems, leading to data breaches or worse. This could put users' systems at serious risk if they engage with malicious content that exploits this flaw. Stay vigilant! Although there's no direct fix available, maintaining updated software and avoiding untrusted SWF files is crucial. Monitor updates from Adobe regarding this issue to ensure you're protected. You've got this! Keep your systems updated and stay alert, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07112 · 94.2th percentile
Published
2011-12-07T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 20:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.55 on Windows and Mac OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file…
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