Name:
Adobe.Flash.Player.SWF.JPG.Buffer.Overflow
Released Date:
Feb 26 2008
Severity:
high
CVE:
2007-6242
Bugtraq:
26951

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In-Depth Analysis

Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player.

The heap based buffer overflow vulnerability is a result of errors that occur when handling malformed SWF files with embedded JPG images. As a result a remote attacker may be able to gain control of a vulnerable system.
 
Impact
System Compromise: remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
 
Affected Products
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0, 8.0.35.0, 7.0.70.0, and prior versions.
Aliases
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26951
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2007/4258
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2007-6242
http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-07-21
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-20.html
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to Adobe Flash Player 9.0.115.0.

 
 
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