CVE-2010-0987: Buffer Overflow

Published May 13, 2010
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted embedded fonts in a 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
May 25, 58294
Event
02:19 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0987?

CVE-2010-0987 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0987?

To fix CVE-2010-0987, upgrade Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.5.7.609 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2010-0987?

CVE-2010-0987 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow that occurs when handling crafted embedded fonts in a Shockwave file.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2010-0987?

Users of Adobe Shockwave Player versions prior to 11.5.7.609 are affected by CVE-2010-0987.

5

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-0987?

CVE-2010-0987 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

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