CVE-2012-2046

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

⚠️ Beware, the outdated Adobe Shockwave Player has a nasty surprise! Before version 11.6.6.636, it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or even crash your system. 🚨 Think of Shockwave Player as a restaurant with a secret back door that nobody monitors. If someone finds that door, they could sneak in and cause all sorts of chaos in the kitchen, or worse, alter your meal entirely! If exploited, an attacker could gain the power to execute any code they wish, leading to severe consequences like data theft or a complete system crash. Imagine the chaos of a dining experience where the chef's plan is hijacked, resulting in all sorts of unexpected dishes!

Put simply

Think of Shockwave Player as a restaurant with a secret back door that nobody monitors. If someone finds that door, they could sneak in and cause all sorts of chaos in the kitchen, or worse, alter your meal entirely! This vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player stems from memory corruption that occurs through unspecified vectors, allowing attackers to manipulate the application to execute their own commands.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain the power to execute any code they wish, leading to severe consequences like data theft or a complete system crash. Imagine the chaos of a dining experience where the chef's plan is hijacked, resulting in all sorts of unexpected dishes! To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.6.6.636 or later immediately. Additionally, consider disabling the player altogether if it's no longer necessary for your workflows to minimize risk. You've got this! With a quick update, you can keep your system 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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