(Apple Issues Fix) Macromedia Flash Index Boundary Error Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1016073 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1016073
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2005-2628
(Links to External Site)
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Date: May 11 2006
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 7.0.19.0 and prior versions
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in Macromedia Flash. A remote user can cause arbitrary code to be executed on the target user's system.
A remote user can create a specially crafted SWF media file that, when played by the target user, will trigger a memory access error and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the target user. The flaw resides in 'Flash.ocx'.
The vendor credits eEye Digital Security and Sec Consult with reporting this vulnerability.
The vendor was notified on June 27, 2005.
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Impact:
A remote user can create content that, when played by the target user, will execute arbitrary code on the target user's system.
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Solution:
Apple has issued a fix as part of Security Update 2006-003, available via Software Update preferences and at Apple Downloads:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
The Apple security advisory is available at:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303737
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Vendor URL: www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-07.html (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Boundary error
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Underlying OS:
UNIX (OS X)
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Message History:
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