CVE-2006-3311

CVE-2006-3311 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and earlier, Flash Professional 8, Flash MX 2004, and Flex 1.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long, dynamically created string in a SWF movie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3311?
Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and earlier, Flash Professional 8, Flash MX 2004, and Flex 1.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long, dynamically created string in a SWF movie.
How severe is CVE-2006-3311?
CVE-2006-3311 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3311 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3311?
CVE-2006-3311 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3311?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3311 published?
CVE-2006-3311 was published on 2006-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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