CVE-2009-3466: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3466: Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.2.602 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted we...

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.2.602 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that triggers memory corruption, related to an "invalid string length vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-3466 is an Adobe Shockwave Player flaw where a malicious web page could cause memory corruption and potentially run code on a user’s machine. Business risk is mainly from legacy desktops or browsers that still have vulnerable Shockwave installed. Exposure is limited to endpoints with Adobe Shockwave Player versions before 11.5.2.602, especially where users can browse untrusted sites. The bundle does not indicate server-side exposure or affected products beyond Shockwave Player. Treat this as a legacy endpoint exposure issue. It deserves high priority if vulnerable Shockwave exists on browsing workstations, but urgency should be driven by actual inventory because the bundle provides no active exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Shockwave Player to 11.5.2.602 or later where installed.; Remove Shockwave Player where there is no business requirement.; Restrict browser plugin use on managed endpoints..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2009, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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shockwave-string-code-execution(54121)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6395CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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