CVE-2010-1280

Name: CVE-2010-1280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-13T17:30:02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 16.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1280 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted .dir (aka Director) file, related to (1) an erroneous dereference and (2) a certain Shock.dir file.. EPSS estimates a 16.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted .dir (aka Director) file, related to (1) an erroneous dereference and (2) a certain Shock.dir file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

16.64%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Shockwave Player	< 11.5.7.609

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0139.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/38751Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-12.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511257/100/0/threadedBroken Link, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zeroscience.mk/codes/shockwave_mem.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2010-4937.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7184Tool Signature
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0139.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/38751Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-12.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511257/100/0/threadedBroken Link, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zeroscience.mk/codes/shockwave_mem.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2010-4937.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7184Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1280?

How severe is CVE-2010-1280?

CVE-2010-1280 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1280?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST