CVE-2002-1881: Medium severity Macromedia Flash Player vulnerability
Macromedia Flash Player 4.0 r12 through 6.0.47.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web browser crash) via malformed content in a Flash Shockwave (.SWF) file, as demonstrated by by ROT13 encoding the body of the file but not the headers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1881?
CVE-2002-1881 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause web browsers to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1881?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1881, upgrade your Macromedia Flash Player to a version that is not affected, such as versions beyond 6.0.47.0.
Which versions of Flash Player are affected by CVE-2002-1881?
CVE-2002-1881 affects Macromedia Flash Player versions from 4.0 r12 through 6.0.47.0.
Can CVE-2002-1881 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2002-1881 remotely by delivering malformed Shockwave Flash (.SWF) content.
What type of attack is CVE-2002-1881 associated with?
CVE-2002-1881 is associated with denial of service attacks that disrupt web browser functionality.