CVE-2010-3653: The Director module (dirapi.dll) in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.615 allows remote attackers to exe...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Adobe Shockwave Player flaw that could let an attacker run code or crash a victim system through malicious Shockwave Director content. Business urgency depends on whether any managed or unmanaged systems still have Shockwave Player older than 11.5.9.615 installed. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops, kiosks, lab systems, or virtual images that still retain Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.615 and can process Director movie content. Treat this as a legacy software exposure issue. It is serious if Shockwave remains installed because the flaw allows code execution and had historical in-the-wild exploitation. Prioritize discovery and removal or update of any remaining instances. Mitigation focus: Identify any Adobe Shockwave Player installations across managed and unmanaged assets.; Update Shockwave Player to 11.5.9.615 or later where vendor guidance supports it.; Remove Shockwave Player where it is no longer required..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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