CVE-2007-0071: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 9, 2008
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Updated

Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.115.0 and earlier, and 8.0.39.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file with a negative Scene Count value, which passes a signed comparison, is used as an offset of a NULL pointer, and triggers a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=8.0<=8.0.39.0
Adobe Flash Player>=9.0<=9.0.115.0

Event History

Apr 9, 2008
CVE Published
09:05 PM
Apr 10, 2008
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-2007-0071?

CVE-2007-0071 has a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0071?

To fix CVE-2007-0071, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 8.0.40.0 or later, or 9.0.124.0 or later.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2007-0071?

CVE-2007-0071 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 8.0.39.0 and earlier, as well as version 9.0.115.0 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-0071 enable?

CVE-2007-0071 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.

5

Is CVE-2007-0071 still a concern for users?

CVE-2007-0071 is no longer a concern for users using updated versions of Adobe Flash Player.

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