Vulnerability identifier: #VU3064

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3653

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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

Vendor: Adobe

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 Adobe Director file with a specific value in an "rcsL" field causing an array-indexing error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Adobe Director file, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption 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.

Mitigation
Update to the latest version 11.5.9.615.

Vulnerable software versions

Shockwave Player: 11.5.8.612

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-04.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-25.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/402231
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15296/

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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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.