#VU1326 Security bypass in Adobe Flash Player


Published: 2016-12-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1326

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-6243

CWE-ID: CWE-942

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security mechanisms.

The weakness exists due to an error when enforcing cross-domain policy files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability and bypass security restrictions to conduct cross-domain and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security restrictions bypass on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Intall version 10.0.12.36 from vendor's website:
https://get.adobe.com/ru/flashplayer/

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0


External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-18.htm


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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