CVE-2006-4640: Medium severity Adobe Flash Player vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player<=8.0.24.0
Adobe Flash Player=8
Adobe Flash Player=mx_2004
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2006-4640?
CVE-2006-4640 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via user assistance.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4640?
To fix CVE-2006-4640, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.16.0 or later.
3
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.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2006-4640 facilitate?
CVE-2006-4640 allows attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess protection, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
5
Is user intervention necessary for CVE-2006-4640 exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2006-4640 requires user-assisted interaction for exploitation to occur.