CVE-2011-2445: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 11, 2011
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.11 and 11.x before 11.1.102.55 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris and before 11.1.102.59 on Android, and Adobe AIR before 3.1.0.4880, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2451, CVE-2011-2452, CVE-2011-2453, CVE-2011-2454, CVE-2011-2455, CVE-2011-2459, and CVE-2011-2460.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe Adobe AIR>=3.0<3.1.0.4880
Adobe Flash Player>=10.0<10.3.183.11
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.1.102.55
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Sun Solaris
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.1.102.59
Google Android

Event History

Nov 11, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2445?

CVE-2011-2445 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2445?

To fix CVE-2011-2445, users should update Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR to the latest version available.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2011-2445?

CVE-2011-2445 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.11 and 11.x versions before 11.1.102.55, among others.

4

Can CVE-2011-2445 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-2445 can be exploited remotely if a user visits a malicious web page.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-2445?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2011-2445, the best mitigation is to apply the software update.

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