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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 >> Windows >> Security issues in the remote version of FlashPlayer Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Security issues in the remote version of FlashPlayer |
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Acertains the version of the remote flash plugin Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote Windows host has a browser test that is prone to buffer overflow attacks. Description : The remote host has an old version of the Flash Player test installed. A possible hacker may use this flaw to construct a malicious web site which with a badly formed flash animation which will cause a buffer overflow on this host, and permit him to execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user running Internet Explorer. See also : http://www.macromedia.com/v1/handlers/index.cfm?ID=23821 Solution : Upgrade to version 6.0.79.0 or newer. Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 7005 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 - 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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