CVE-2011-2460: 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-2011-2459.

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-2011-2460?

CVE-2011-2460 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2460?

To fix CVE-2011-2460, you should update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.11 or later, or version 11.1.102.55 or later for Adobe AIR.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-2460?

CVE-2011-2460 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.11 and 11.x prior to 11.1.102.55, along with affected versions of Adobe AIR prior to 3.1.0.4880.

4

Can CVE-2011-2460 affect multiple operating systems?

Yes, CVE-2011-2460 can affect Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, and Android platforms depending on the version of the software.

5

What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2011-2460?

CVE-2011-2460 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to a denial of service.

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