Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old remote code execution flaw in the ActiveX installer control for Adobe Macromedia Shockwave Player. A malicious web page could target legacy Windows systems with Shockwave Player 10.1.0.11 or earlier installed. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or detailed vendor remediation text. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints that still have Internet Explorer-compatible ActiveX controls and old Shockwave Player installer components installed. Modern environments without Shockwave or ActiveX support are unlikely to be affected. Treat this as a legacy technology cleanup issue with high impact if present. It should not drive emergency response without evidence of exposure, but any remaining Shockwave or ActiveX dependency deserves prompt removal or formal exception tracking. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Shockwave Player 10.1.0.11 or earlier.; Remove Shockwave Player where there is no documented business requirement.; If retained, follow Macromedia or Adobe APSB06-02 guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- shockwave-activex-installer-bo(24914)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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