CVE-2011-0609
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: crash and potential arbitrary code execution (APSB11-05)
Published Mar 14, 2011 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-0609 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Acrobat (Adobe), Acrobat Reader (Adobe), Air (Adobe) and 5 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 15, 2011. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat 9.4.2, Acrobat Reader 9.4.2, Air 2.5.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 10.2.154.13 and earlier on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; 10.1.106.16 and earlier on Android; Adobe AIR 2.5.1 and earlier; and Authplay.dll (aka AuthPlayLib.bundle) in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x through 9.4.2 and 10.x through 10.0.1 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted Flash content, as demonstrated by a .swf file embedded in an Excel spreadsheet, and as exploited in the wild in March 2011.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 15, 2011 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AcrobatAdobe | 10.0, 10.0.1 | 9.4.2 |
| Acrobat ReaderAdobe | 10.0, 10.0.1 | 9.4.2 |
| AirAdobe | See advisory | 2.5.1 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 10.2.154.13 |
| ChromeGoogle | See advisory | 10.0.648.134 |
Patched Releases
Acrobat
9.4.2
Acrobat Reader
9.4.2
Air
2.5.1
Flash Player
10.2.154.13
flash-plugin
0:10.2.153.1-1.el5, 0:10.2.153.1-1.el6
Chrome
10.0.648.134
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 14, 2011
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 15, 2011
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
References
- advisoryhttp://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-and-beta-channel-updates_15.html
- advisorySUSE-SR:2011:005
- advisoryRHSA-2011:0372
- advisoryadobe-flash-authplay-ce(66078)
- advisoryhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-01.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 10.2.154.13 and earlier on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; 10.1.106.16 and earlier on Android; Adobe AIR 2.5.1 and earlier; and Authplay.dll (aka AuthPlayLib.bundle) in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x through 9.4.2 and 10.x through 10.0.1 on Windows and Mac OS X, all…
Affected: Acrobat (Adobe) versions 10.0, 10.0.1; Acrobat Reader (Adobe) versions 10.0, 10.0.1; Air (Adobe), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 15, 2011.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Acrobat 9.4.2, Acrobat Reader 9.4.2, Air 2.5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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