CVE-2006-3311: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2006
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 8.0.24.0 and earlier, Flash Professional 8, Flash MX 2004, and Flex 1.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long, dynamically created string in a SWF movie.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=8.0.24.0
Adobe Flash Player=8
Adobe Flash Player=mx_2004
Adobe Flex SDK=1.5

Event History

Sep 12, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Sep 13, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3311?

CVE-2006-3311 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3311?

To fix CVE-2006-3311, you should update Adobe Flash Player to version 8.0.24.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-3311?

Users of Adobe Flash Player versions 8.0.24.0 and earlier, Flash Professional 8, Flash MX 2004, and Flex 1.5 are affected by CVE-2006-3311.

4

Can CVE-2006-3311 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3311 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers through a specially crafted SWF movie.

5

What happens if CVE-2006-3311 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2006-3311 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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