CVE-2006-3588
First published: Thu Jul 13 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe (Macromedia) Flash Player 8.0.24.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a malformed, compressed .swf file, a different issue than CVE-2006-3587.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0.24.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.fortinet.com/FortiGuardCenter/advisory/FG-2006-21.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18894
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016449
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb06-11.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21865
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0674.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19980
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016829
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21901
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_53_flashplayer.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22054
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22187
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200610-02.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/28733
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22882
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-318A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22268
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4507
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3577
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3573
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2702
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3852
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27602
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A432
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-069
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3588?
CVE-2006-3588 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to crash the browser.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3588?
To fix CVE-2006-3588, update Adobe Flash Player to a version beyond 8.0.24.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-3588?
CVE-2006-3588 specifically affects Adobe Flash Player version 8.0.24.0.
Can CVE-2006-3588 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3588 can be exploited remotely through the use of a malformed, compressed .swf file.
What impact does CVE-2006-3588 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-3588 can lead to a denial of service, resulting in the browser crashing.
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