CVE-2010-2582

CVE-2010-2582 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

An unspecified function in TextXtra.x32 in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.615 does not properly reallocate a buffer when processing a DEMX chunk in a Director file, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2582?
An unspecified function in TextXtra.x32 in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.615 does not properly reallocate a buffer when processing a DEMX chunk in a Director file, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2010-2582?
CVE-2010-2582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2582 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2582?
CVE-2010-2582 primarily affects Adobe Shockwave Player. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2582?
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-2010-2582 published?
CVE-2010-2582 was published on 2010-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (41)

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