CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1281

First published: Thu May 13 2010(Updated: )

iml32.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 does not validate a certain value from a file before using it in file-pointer calculations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted .dir (aka Director) file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Shockwave Player<11.5.7.609
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
All of
Adobe Shockwave Player<11.5.7.609
Any of
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1281?

    CVE-2010-1281 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1281?

    To fix CVE-2010-1281, update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.5.7.609 or later.

  • Which versions of Adobe Shockwave Player are affected by CVE-2010-1281?

    Adobe Shockwave Player versions prior to 11.5.7.609 are affected by CVE-2010-1281.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-1281 enable?

    CVE-2010-1281 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • What specific file type is associated with CVE-2010-1281?

    CVE-2010-1281 is associated with crafted .dir files.

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