CVE-2011-2423: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 11, 2011
·Updated
msvcr90.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.1.629 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
44 affected components
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.324
Adobe Shockwave Player=5.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=4.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.4.020
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.9.615
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.1.601
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.0.0.456
Adobe Shockwave Player=6.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.204
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.196
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.105
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.023
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.0.11
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.596
Adobe Shockwave Player=9.0.383
Adobe Shockwave Player=1.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.0.3.471
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.022
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.205
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.9.620
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.106
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.8.612
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.321
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.2.602
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.100
Adobe Shockwave Player=2.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.1.016
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.0.0.210
Adobe Shockwave Player<=11.6.0.626
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.0.1.004
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.021
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.6.606
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.7.609
Adobe Shockwave Player=3.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.196a
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.0.011
Adobe Shockwave Player=9.0.432
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.103
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.323
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.325
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.595
Adobe Shockwave Player=9
Remediation
Event History
Aug 11, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2423?
CVE-2011-2423 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-2423?
To fix CVE-2011-2423, update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.6.1.629 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-2423?
CVE-2011-2423 affects several versions of Adobe Shockwave Player, specifically those prior to version 11.6.1.629.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2423?
CVE-2011-2423 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption.
5
Can CVE-2011-2423 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-2423 can be exploited remotely by attackers through unspecified vectors.