CVE-2010-2172

CVE-2010-2172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Adobe Flash Player 9 before 9.0.277.0 on unspecified UNIX platforms allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2172?
Adobe Flash Player 9 before 9.0.277.0 on unspecified UNIX platforms allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-2172?
CVE-2010-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2172 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2172?
CVE-2010-2172 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2172?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2172 published?
CVE-2010-2172 was published on 2010-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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