CVE-2011-2427: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 22, 2011
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ActionScript Virtual Machine (AVM) component in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.10 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris, and before 10.3.186.7 on Android, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

101 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=10.3.183.7
Adobe Flash Player=6.0.21.0
Adobe Flash Player=6.0.79
Adobe Flash Player=7.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.1
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.14.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.19.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.24.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.25
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.53.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.60.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.61.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.63
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.66.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.67.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.68.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.69.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.70.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.73.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.1
Adobe Flash Player=7.1.1
Adobe Flash Player=7.2
Adobe Flash Player=8.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.22.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.24.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.33.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.34.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.35.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.39.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.42.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.16
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.18d60
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.45.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.47.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.48.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.112.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.114.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.115.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.124.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.125.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.151.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.152.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.155.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.159.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.246.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.260.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.262.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.277.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.283.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.125.0
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.0.584
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.12.10
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.12.36
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.15.3
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.22.87
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.32.18
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.42.34
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.45.2
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.52.14.1
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.52.15
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.53.64
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.82.76
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.85.3
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.92.8
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.92.10
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.95.1
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.95.2
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.102.64
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.152
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.152.32
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.152.33
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.154.13
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.154.25
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.159.1
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.181.14
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.181.16
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.181.23
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.181.34
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.181.36
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.183.5
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Sun SunOS
Adobe Flash Player<=10.3.186.6
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.105.6
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.106.16
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.156.12
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.157.51
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.185.21
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.185.23
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.185.25
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.186.3
Google Android

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-26.html

Event History

Sep 22, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
03:38 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2427?

CVE-2011-2427 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2427?

To fix CVE-2011-2427, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.10 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2011-2427?

CVE-2011-2427 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, and Android.

4

Can CVE-2011-2427 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-2427 can be exploited remotely which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What components of Adobe Flash Player are impacted by CVE-2011-2427?

CVE-2011-2427 impacts the ActionScript Virtual Machine (AVM) component of Adobe Flash Player.

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