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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gain root remotely >> Flash Player < 9.0 Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Checks version of Flash Player Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote Windows host contains a browser test that is affected by multiple issues. Description : According to its version number, the instance of Flash Player on the remote Windows host is affected by arbitrary code execution and denial of service flaws. By convincing a user to visit a site with a specially-crafted SWF file, a possible hacker may be able to execute arbitrary code on the affected host or cause the web browser to crash. See also : http://www.fortinet.com/FortiGuardCenter/advisory/FG-2006-20.html http://www.fortinet.com/FortiGuardCenter/advisory/FG-2006-21.html http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/474593 http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb06-11.html Solution : Upgrade to Flash Player 9.0 or later. Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5.6 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 18894, 19980 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006-2007 Tenable Network Security |
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