CVE-2012-4175

Buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.8.638 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than…

published October 23, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code before you even notice! 🎭 Think of it as a delivery driver who misreads an address and accidentally drops a package at the wrong house — without a solid address check, the wrong code could end up running on your system! 📦 If exploited, attackers could run their own code on your machine, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or serious disruption. It's like leaving your front door wide open, inviting trouble right into your living room!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who misreads an address and accidentally drops a package at the wrong house — without a solid address check, the wrong code could end up running on your system! 📦 This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player prior to version 11.6.8.638, allowing attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to execute their own code on affected systems.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could run their own code on your machine, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or serious disruption. It's like leaving your front door wide open, inviting trouble right into your living room! To protect yourself, it's crucial to update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.6.8.638 or later. Additionally, consider disabling Shockwave Player if it's not necessary for your everyday tasks. Stay vigilant! 🛡️ You've got this! By keeping your software updated, you can keep those pesky attackers at bay! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09568 · 95.4th percentile
Published
2012-10-23T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 23:00Z
    Buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.8.638 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than…
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