CVE-2012-0758

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.4.634 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors

published February 15, 2012

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code โ€” think of it as a sneaky guest rearranging your furniture when you're not looking! ๐Ÿ”ฅ It's like inviting someone into your home for a party, but they sneak off to redecorate your living room โ€” you might end up with a chaos of mismatched furniture and no control over the results! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, potentially gaining unauthorized access, stealing sensitive data, or causing system disruptions. It's not just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to a full-blown security breach!

Put simply

It's like inviting someone into your home for a party, but they sneak off to redecorate your living room โ€” you might end up with a chaos of mismatched furniture and no control over the results! The vulnerability arises from a heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player versions prior to 11.6.4.634, allowing attackers to send specially crafted data that can overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, potentially gaining unauthorized access, stealing sensitive data, or causing system disruptions. It's not just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to a full-blown security breach! To protect yourself, ensure you're running the latest version of Adobe Shockwave Player, which is 11.6.4.634 or higher. If you're still using an older version, update immediately to avoid potential risks! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems, and you'll be a security hero in no time! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05926 ยท 93.2th percentile
Published
2012-02-15T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 01:00Z
    Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.4.634 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors
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