CVE-2011-2130 in BlackBerry
Summary
by MITRE
Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.5 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris and before 10.3.186.3 on Android, and Adobe AIR before 2.7.1 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 2.7.1.1961 on Android, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2134, CVE-2011-2137, CVE-2011-2414, and CVE-2011-2415.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-2130 represents a critical buffer overflow flaw in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR software across multiple operating systems and platforms. This vulnerability affects Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.5 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris platforms, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 2.7.1 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 2.7.1.1961 on Android devices. The flaw stems from improper input validation and memory management within the multimedia runtime environment that processes Flash content, creating a pathway for malicious code execution through unspecified attack vectors that distinguish it from related vulnerabilities such as CVE-2011-2134, CVE-2011-2137, CVE-2011-2414, and CVE-2011-2415. The technical nature of this buffer overflow vulnerability places it squarely within the scope of CWE-121, which addresses stack-based buffer overflow conditions, and potentially CWE-122 for heap-based buffer overflows that may occur during Flash Player's memory allocation processes. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations and individual users who rely on Flash-based content for web browsing, multimedia applications, and digital media consumption across diverse computing environments. The attack surface is particularly broad given that Flash Player was widely deployed across multiple operating systems and device types, making it an attractive target for cyber adversaries seeking to exploit the widespread presence of vulnerable software. The potential for arbitrary code execution through this buffer overflow means that attackers could gain complete control over affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, and lateral movement within network environments. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond individual user devices to enterprise networks where Flash Player was commonly used for business applications, training materials, and interactive content delivery. Security researchers have classified this vulnerability as a zero-day exploit potential due to its ability to be leveraged through web-based attacks without requiring user interaction, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1203 for exploitation of remote services and T1059 for command and control through compromised applications. The remediation strategy requires immediate patching of all vulnerable Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR installations across affected platforms, with particular attention to the specific version numbers mentioned in the advisory. Organizations should implement comprehensive software inventory management to identify all instances of vulnerable software and establish automated patch management processes to prevent future exposure. Additionally, network administrators should consider implementing web application firewalls and content filtering solutions to block malicious Flash content at the network perimeter, while security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability in their environments. The vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date software deployments and implementing defense-in-depth strategies to protect against sophisticated attacks targeting widely deployed runtime environments.