Gnash DefineSprite Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:23765

Info

Gnash DefineSprite Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 23765
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2007-2500
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 02 2007 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:39PM
Credit: Trixter Jack <[email protected]> is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: GNU Gnash 0.7.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Gnash DefineSprite Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Gnash is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to handle user-supplied input.

Successful exploits may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Gnash 0.7.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Gnash DefineSprite Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting user to open a malicious SWF file using the affected application.

Solution / Fix

Gnash DefineSprite Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Please see the referenced advisory for more information.

References

Gnash DefineSprite Tag Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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