CVE-2007-3456: Input Validation

Published Jul 11, 2007
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Updated

Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value for a (1) Long string or (2) XML variable type in a crafted (a) FLV or (b) SWF file, related to an "input validation error," including a signed comparison of values that are assumed to be non-negative.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=9.0.45.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.16
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.18d60
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31.0

Remediation

Event History

Jul 11, 2007
CVE Published
04:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3456?

CVE-2007-3456 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3456?

To fix CVE-2007-3456, you should update your Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.46.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-3456?

CVE-2007-3456 affects users of Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.45.0 and earlier.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2007-3456?

CVE-2007-3456 is associated with remote code execution attacks through crafted FLV or SWF files.

5

How does CVE-2007-3456 exploit vulnerabilities?

CVE-2007-3456 exploits vulnerabilities through integer overflow caused by improper handling of large length values in Flash files.

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