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

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.

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