CVE-2006-3588: Low severity Adobe Flash Player vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.24.0
Event History
Jul 13, 2006
CVE Published
09:05 PM
Jul 14, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2006-3588?
CVE-2006-3588 specifically affects Adobe Flash Player version 8.0.24.0.
4
Can CVE-2006-3588 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3588 can be exploited remotely through the use of a malformed, compressed .swf file.
5
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.