CVE-2006-4640
First published: Tue Sep 12 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.16.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess protection via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=8.0.24.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =mx_2004 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb06-11.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21865
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19980
- http://www.osvdb.org/28734
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/168372
- 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://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-275A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22882
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-318A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4507
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3852
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3577
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3573
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28887
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A709
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-069
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4640?
CVE-2006-4640 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via user assistance.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4640?
To fix CVE-2006-4640, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.16.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-4640?
CVE-2006-4640 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 9.0.16.0, including various editions such as 8.X.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-4640 facilitate?
CVE-2006-4640 allows attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess protection, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
Is user intervention necessary for CVE-2006-4640 exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2006-4640 requires user-assisted interaction for exploitation to occur.
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