CVE-2009-3465: Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.2.602 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Shoc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Adobe Shockwave Player flaw that could let a malicious website run code on a visitor's computer through crafted Shockwave content. The bundle identifies affected versions as before 11.5.2.602. Modern exposure should be uncommon, but any legacy endpoint still running Shockwave deserves urgent cleanup. Exposure is mainly legacy desktops, kiosk systems, old browser builds, or archived application images with Adobe Shockwave Player earlier than 11.5.2.602. The source bundle does not identify server-side exposure. Prioritize remediation if any Shockwave remains in production. The business risk is endpoint compromise from web content, but likely exposure depends on legacy plugin presence. Mitigation focus: Update Adobe Shockwave Player to 11.5.2.602 or later where still required.; Remove or disable Shockwave Player where there is no business dependency.; Check Adobe's bulletin for vendor-specific remediation guidance..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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