CVE-2019-7101 Memory corruption in Adobe Shockwave Player

Critical 9.8 Published 23 May 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via memory corruption in Adobe Shockwave Player, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-7101?

CVE-2019-7101 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player, published on 23 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe Shockwave Player versions 12.3.4.204 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7101?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Shockwave Player.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7101?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7101 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-7101 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7101 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Shockwave Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5p5-g4qw-f9hw.