#VU44947 Input validation error in Shockwave Player - CVE-2011-2108

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44947

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2108

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Shockwave Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.0.626 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "design flaw."

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Shockwave Player: 1.0 - 11.5.9.615

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External links
https://osvdb.org/73012
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-17.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48311
https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-166A.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68033

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.