CVE-2010-1283: High severity Adobe Shockwave Player vulnerability

Published May 13, 2010
·
Updated

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 does not properly parse 3D objects in .dir (aka Director) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a modified field in a 0xFFFFFF49 record.

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 23, 58294
Event
02:52 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1283?

CVE-2010-1283 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1283?

To fix CVE-2010-1283, update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.5.7.609 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1283?

CVE-2010-1283 affects Adobe Shockwave Player versions prior to 11.5.7.609 on any operating system.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1283?

CVE-2010-1283 is a vulnerability that allows for remote code execution and heap memory corruption.

5

Can CVE-2010-1283 cause denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2010-1283 can cause a denial of service due to heap memory corruption.

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