CVE-2010-1281

Name: CVE-2010-1281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-13T17:30:02.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 7.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. iml32.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 does not validate a certain value from a file before using it in file-pointer calculations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted .dir (aka Director) file.. EPSS estimates a 7.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

iml32.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 does not validate a certain value from a file before using it in file-pointer calculations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted .dir (aka Director) 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

7.48%

93.7th 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://secunia.com/advisories/38751Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-12.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511252/100/0/threadedBroken Link, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-087/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7268Broken Link, Tool Signature
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/1/511252/100/0/threadedBroken Link, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-087/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7268Broken Link, Tool Signature

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1281?

How severe is CVE-2010-1281?

CVE-2010-1281 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1281?

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