CVE-2012-2045

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.6.636 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…

published August 15, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player could open the door for memory corruption attacks! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant with a faulty kitchen: a single unnoticed issue could lead to spoiled ingredients or worse, a customer getting food poisoning. In the digital world, this means an attacker could exploit the flaw to execute harmful code or crash the software. This vulnerability could lead to a devastating situation where attackers execute arbitrary code on your machine or even cause a denial of service. In a worst-case scenario, your system might become unresponsive, putting your workflows at risk!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant with a faulty kitchen: a single unnoticed issue could lead to spoiled ingredients or worse, a customer getting food poisoning. In the digital world, this means an attacker could exploit the flaw to execute harmful code or crash the software. This memory corruption vulnerability allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors in Adobe Shockwave Player prior to version 11.6.6.636, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or service disruption.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to a devastating situation where attackers execute arbitrary code on your machine or even cause a denial of service. In a worst-case scenario, your system might become unresponsive, putting your workflows at risk! To mitigate the risk, ensure you update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.6.6.636 or later. Regularly check for updates to stay protected against potential threats. If you’re using a related application, consider reviewing its dependencies as well. You've got this! With a quick update, you can keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03942 · 90.3th percentile
Published
2012-08-15T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 10:00Z
    Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.6.636 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…
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