CVE-2010-0379

CVE-2010-0379 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Macromedia Flash ActiveX control in Adobe Flash Player 6, as distributed in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that are not related to the use-after-free "Movie Unloading Vulnerability" (CVE-2010-0378). NOTE: due to lack of details, it is not clear whether this overlaps any other CVE item.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0379?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Macromedia Flash ActiveX control in Adobe Flash Player 6, as distributed in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that are not related to the use-after-free "Movie Unloading Vulnerability" (CVE-2010-0378). NOTE: due to lack of details, it is not clear whether this overlaps any other CVE item.
How severe is CVE-2010-0379?
CVE-2010-0379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0379 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0379?
CVE-2010-0379 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0379?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0379 published?
CVE-2010-0379 was published on 2010-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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