CVE-2010-3975

CVE-2010-3975 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash 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.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse schannel.dll that is located in the same folder as a file that is processed by Flash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3975?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse schannel.dll that is located in the same folder as a file that is processed by Flash.
How severe is CVE-2010-3975?
CVE-2010-3975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3975 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3975?
CVE-2010-3975 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3975?
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-2010-3975 published?
CVE-2010-3975 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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