CVE-2019-7101

Adobe Shockwave Player versions 12.3.4.204 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability

published May 23, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny slip in Adobe Shockwave Player might let the bad guys sneak in — memory corruption could be their ticket to ride! 🌪️ Think of it like a hotel room that has an unlocked door. If someone knows how to manipulate the situation just right, they can stroll in and do whatever they like without ever being noticed! If successfully exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code, leading to unwanted software installations, data breaches, or compromised systems. That’s like giving the intruder access to your entire digital life, potentially leading to chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room that has an unlocked door. If someone knows how to manipulate the situation just right, they can stroll in and do whatever they like without ever being noticed! The vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player versions 12.3.4.204 and earlier allows memory corruption, which an attacker can exploit to execute arbitrary code on your system.

What to do

If successfully exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code, leading to unwanted software installations, data breaches, or compromised systems. That’s like giving the intruder access to your entire digital life, potentially leading to chaos! To protect yourself, make sure to update Adobe Shockwave Player to the latest version. Uninstalling it altogether if it's not needed is also a great option — better safe than sorry! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and you’ll stay one step ahead of the threats! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04084 · 90.6th percentile
Published
2019-05-23T16:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 16:28Z
    Adobe Shockwave Player versions 12.3.4.204 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability
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