CVE-2002-0846: High severity Macromedia Shockwave Flash vulnerability
Published Aug 12, 2002
·Updated
The decoder for Macromedia Shockwave Flash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SWF header that contains more data than the specified length.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Macromedia Shockwave Flash
Event History
Aug 12, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0846?
CVE-2002-0846 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0846?
To fix CVE-2002-0846, users should update to the latest version of Macromedia Shockwave Flash.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-0846?
CVE-2002-0846 can be exploited through specially crafted SWF files that trigger the vulnerability.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2002-0846?
CVE-2002-0846 affects all versions of Macromedia Shockwave Flash prior to the patch release.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-0846?
The potential impacts of CVE-2002-0846 include unauthorized access, data theft, and full system compromise.