Adobe Shockwave Player up to 8.0.195 IML32.dll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Shockwave Player up to 8.0.195. The affected element is an unknown function in the library IML32.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-2881. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe Shockwave Player up to 8.0.195 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function in the library IML32.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IML32.dll in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.8.612 does not properly parse .dir files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a malformed file containing an invalid value, as demonstrated by a value at position 0x24C0 of a certain file.

The weakness was shared 08/26/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-2881. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/17/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 48436 (Shockwave Player < 11.5.8.612), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118432 (Adobe Shockwave Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (APSB10-20)).

Upgrading to version 8.0.196 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (48436), SecurityTracker (ID 1024361†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26939†). The entries VDB-54616, VDB-54545, VDB-54543 and VDB-54542 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 48436
Nessus Name: Shockwave Player < 11.5.8.612
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OpenVAS ID: 902237
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Shockwave Player Multiple Vulnerabilities Aug-10
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Shockwave Player 8.0.196
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: adobe.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-2881 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54544

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SecurityFocus: 42664
Secunia: 41065
SecurityTracker: 1024361
Vulnerability Center: 26939 - [APSB10-20] Adobe Shockwave Player Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted .dir File, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 05/17/2025 22:45
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (59), 03/03/2017 09:46 (6), 09/24/2021 06:09 (3), 09/24/2021 06:22 (3), 01/21/2025 07:49 (18), 05/17/2025 22:45 (1)
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