CVE-2011-0609
Published: June 8, 2022
Official Description
Adobe Flash Player contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service (DoS).
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Unspecified Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause denial-of-service (DoS).
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
This unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial-of-service. The high EPSS score of 0.92011 and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog indicate a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.
Users should uninstall Adobe Flash Player or ensure it is updated to the latest secure version. Most modern browsers have deprecated Flash, reducing its attack surface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-0609 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-2011-0609 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-0609 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1