Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old but serious Adobe Flash/Reader vulnerability that enabled code execution or crashes when a user opened crafted Flash content, including Flash embedded in an Excel file. It was exploited in the wild in March 2011 and is listed as KEV, so any remaining legacy exposure should be treated urgently. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, kiosk systems, lab machines, or archived virtual desktops that still retain the affected Adobe Flash, AIR, Reader, or Acrobat versions listed in the CVE description. Treat this as a high-priority legacy risk. The vulnerability is old, but confirmed exploitation and code execution impact make any surviving installation unacceptable in business environments. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove affected Adobe Flash, AIR, Reader, and Acrobat versions.; Apply vendor security updates referenced by Adobe where the software remains required.; Disable or restrict Flash content handling in legacy document workflows..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14147CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- adobe-flash-authplay-ce(66078)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2011-0609CVE reference · government-resource
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