Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2011-2456 is a buffer overflow in older Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR versions. If successfully triggered, it could let an attacker run code on the affected system. The sources do not describe the attack vector, but the impact is serious for any environment still running these legacy versions. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, kiosk systems, archived VDI images, or application stacks retaining old Flash Player or Adobe AIR runtimes. The bundled CPE data is not specific, so validation must be version-based against Adobe and OS vendor advisories. Prioritize remediation where legacy Flash or AIR remains installed, especially on user-facing workstations. Business urgency is high because the stated impact is code execution, but current exploitation is not established by the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player to the fixed Adobe versions named in APSB11-28.; Upgrade Android Flash Player to 11.1.102.59 or later if present.; Upgrade Adobe AIR to 3.1.0.4880 or later..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14215CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16046CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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