CVE-2010-0986: High severity Adobe Shockwave Player vulnerability
Published May 13, 2010
·Updated
Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 does not properly process asset entries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Shockwave file.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Adobe Shockwave Player<11.5.7.609
macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Adobe Shockwave Player<11.5.7.609
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Event History
May 13, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0986?
CVE-2010-0986 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service and remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0986?
To fix CVE-2010-0986, upgrade Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.5.7.609 or later.
3
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2010-0986?
CVE-2010-0986 is primarily associated with memory corruption and potential arbitrary code execution.
4
Can CVE-2010-0986 affect my system if I am not using Adobe Shockwave Player?
No, CVE-2010-0986 specifically affects systems with vulnerable versions of Adobe Shockwave Player installed.
5
What types of attacks can CVE-2010-0986 facilitate?
CVE-2010-0986 can facilitate denial of service attacks or enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.