ID:1649 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR - CVE-2010-1297

 
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ID:1649 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR - CVE-2010-1297

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU3087
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1297
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe AIR

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install the latest version from vendor's website. The vulnerability is fixed in the following versions:

  • Flash Player 10.1.53.64
  • AIR 2.0.2.12610
  • Flash Professional CS5 10.1.53.64
  • Flash CS4 Professional and Flex 4 10.1.53.64
  • Flash CS3 Professional and Flex 3 9.0.277.0