18825 : Macromedia Flash Player Flash.ocx Unspecified Function Arbitrary Code Execution
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Last Modified
10 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Nov 04, 2005

Discovery
Jun 27, 2005

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Flash.ocx, part of Macromedia Flash Player, fails to perform proper validation of the frame type identifier from SWF files. The frame type identifier is used as an index into an array of function pointers. With a specially crafted SWF file, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to Flash Player 8 (8.0.22.0) or Flash Player 7 update 7.0.60.0 or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Macromedia, Inc.
Watch-list
Flash Player
Watch-list
 7.0.19.0
Flash Plugin for Browsers
Watch-list
 7.0.60

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  • Fang Xing - advisoriesBrand New Doo Dooeeye.com - eEye Digital Security
  • Bernhard Mueller - researchBrand New Doo Doosec-consult.com - Sec Consult

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