What is the severity of CVE-2010-3975?

CVE-2010-3975 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3975?

To fix CVE-2010-3975, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2010-3975?

Adobe Flash Player version 9.0 is affected by CVE-2010-3975.

What type of attack can result from CVE-2010-3975?

CVE-2010-3975 can allow attackers to conduct DLL hijacking attacks via untrusted search paths.

Can CVE-2010-3975 be exploited by remote attackers?

Yes, CVE-2010-3975 may be exploited by remote attackers if they trick users into executing malicious Flash files.

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CVE-2010-3975

critical

9.3

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

19/10/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-3975

First published: Tue Oct 19 2010(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse schannel.dll that is located in the same folder as a file that is processed by Flash.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11	=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3975?
CVE-2010-3975 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3975?
To fix CVE-2010-3975, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2010-3975?
Adobe Flash Player version 9.0 is affected by CVE-2010-3975.
What type of attack can result from CVE-2010-3975?
CVE-2010-3975 can allow attackers to conduct DLL hijacking attacks via untrusted search paths.
Can CVE-2010-3975 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2010-3975 may be exploited by remote attackers if they trick users into executing malicious Flash files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3975?
CVE-2010-3975 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3975?
To fix CVE-2010-3975, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2010-3975?
Adobe Flash Player version 9.0 is affected by CVE-2010-3975.
What type of attack can result from CVE-2010-3975?
CVE-2010-3975 can allow attackers to conduct DLL hijacking attacks via untrusted search paths.
Can CVE-2010-3975 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2010-3975 may be exploited by remote attackers if they trick users into executing malicious Flash files.