CVE-2011-2459: 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-2011-2445, CVE-2011-2451, CVE-2011-2452, CVE-2011-2453, CVE-2011-2454, CVE-2011-2455, 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-2011-2459?

CVE-2011-2459 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2459?

To fix CVE-2011-2459, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.11 or later, or Adobe AIR to version 3.1.0.4880 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2011-2459?

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.11 and 11.x versions before 11.1.102.55 are affected by CVE-2011-2459.

4

Does CVE-2011-2459 affect users on macOS?

Yes, CVE-2011-2459 affects Adobe Flash Player on macOS versions before 10.3.183.11.

5

What platforms are affected by CVE-2011-2459?

CVE-2011-2459 affects Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, and Android.

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