Is CVE-2010-1297 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-1297 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2010-1297 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2010-1297 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-1297?

CVE-2010-1297 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2010-1297

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:92.99%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Adobe Flash Player contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service (DoS).

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Adobe Flash Player contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service (DoS).

Added to KEV: 2022-06-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-22

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

Adobe Flash Player contains a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution or denial-of-service. This vulnerability is rated as high severity, and its EPSS score of 0.92986 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making it a significant risk.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by malicious actors. The remote nature of the exploit makes it a serious threat.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure Adobe Flash Player is updated to the latest secure version or, ideally, uninstalled if no longer necessary, as it is an end-of-life product. Browser security settings should also be configured to restrict Flash content.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-1297 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2010-1297 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.