Adobe Flash CS3 Professional SWF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:31769

Info

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional SWF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31769
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-4473
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 15 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 17 2008 03:47PM
Credit: Paul Craig of Security-Assessment.com
Vulnerable: Adobe Flash CS3 Professional 0
Not Vulnerable: Adobe Flash CS4 Professional 0

Discussion

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional SWF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional is prone to a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability.

An attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Flash CS3 Professional for Microsoft Windows is vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional SWF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional SWF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has addressed this issue in Flash CS4 Professional. Contact the vendor for details on obtaining updated software.

References

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional SWF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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