CVE-2011-2457: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 11, 2011
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in 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 via unspecified vectors.

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-2011-2457?

CVE-2011-2457 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2457?

To fix CVE-2011-2457, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.11 or later, or version 11.1.102.55 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2011-2457?

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.11 and 11.x prior to 11.1.102.55 are affected by CVE-2011-2457.

4

Can CVE-2011-2457 affect operating systems?

Yes, CVE-2011-2457 impacts Adobe Flash Player installations on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, and Android.

5

Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2011-2457?

Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 3.1.0.4880 are susceptible to the vulnerabilities of CVE-2011-2457.

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