CVE-2010-1283: Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 does not properly parse 3D objects in .dir (aka Director) files, w...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Adobe Shockwave Player flaw where a malicious Director file could crash the player or run attacker-controlled code. Business risk exists only where Shockwave Player versions before 11.5.7.609 remain installed and can process untrusted content. Exposure is limited to systems with vulnerable Adobe Shockwave Player installed, especially endpoints that can open untrusted .dir Director content. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected platform list. Prioritize this only if legacy Shockwave Player is still present. If found, remediate quickly because the impact includes arbitrary code execution from malicious content, even though active exploitation is not evidenced here. Mitigation focus: Update Adobe Shockwave Player to 11.5.7.609 or follow current Adobe guidance.; Remove vulnerable Shockwave Player installations where they are not required.; Restrict untrusted Director .dir content from reaching managed endpoints..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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