#VU3094 Memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR


Published: 2017-01-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU3094

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2165

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

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 .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf 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.

Mitigation
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

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0 - 10.0.45.2

Adobe AIR: 1.5.0.7220 - 1.5.3.9130


External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-14.html


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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