CVE-2010-1290: Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption)...

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CVE-2010-1290 affects Adobe Shockwave Player versions before 11.5.7.609. The issue is memory corruption that can crash the player and may allow arbitrary code execution. The public record does not provide detailed attack mechanics, affected platform breakdown, or current exploit evidence. Exposure is limited to systems with Adobe Shockwave Player older than 11.5.7.609. The bundle does not enumerate CPEs or platforms, so inventory validation is required before scoping business impact. Treat this as a high-priority legacy endpoint risk if Shockwave remains installed. Business urgency depends on inventory findings because the sources confirm possible code execution but do not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Shockwave Player to 11.5.7.609 or follow current Adobe guidance.; Remove unsupported or unnecessary Shockwave installations from managed endpoints.; Restrict untrusted Shockwave content where removal is not immediately possible..

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

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