CVE-2012-0763

The Shockwave 3D Asset component in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.4.634 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…

published February 15, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player can allow attackers to run arbitrary code—think of it as an unexpected party crasher in your favorite digital space! 🔥 This flaw is like a guest slipping into a restricted area at a party, causing chaos without anyone noticing at first. Just a couple of sneaky moves can lead to a complete meltdown of your evening—and your system! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to devastating consequences like unauthorized code execution or a denial of service, bringing everything to a standstill. Imagine your favorite app suddenly freezing up or, worse, allowing someone else to take control—absolutely dreadful!

Put simply

This flaw is like a guest slipping into a restricted area at a party, causing chaos without anyone noticing at first. Just a couple of sneaky moves can lead to a complete meltdown of your evening—and your system! This vulnerability occurs in the Shockwave 3D Asset component of Adobe Shockwave Player, allowing attackers to exploit unspecified vectors for executing arbitrary code or causing memory corruption.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to devastating consequences like unauthorized code execution or a denial of service, bringing everything to a standstill. Imagine your favorite app suddenly freezing up or, worse, allowing someone else to take control—absolutely dreadful! Although this vulnerability is not known to be actively exploited, it's wise to update Adobe Shockwave Player to the latest version (11.6.4.634 or later) immediately to close this potential gap. Regularly check for updates to stay one step ahead of threats. You've got this! Stay proactive, and you’ll keep your digital kingdom safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03738 · 89.7th percentile
Published
2012-02-15T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 01:00Z
    The Shockwave 3D Asset component in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.4.634 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…
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