CVE-2007-3456: Input Validation
First published: Wed Jul 11 2007(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=9.0.45.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.16 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.18d60 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.20 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.20.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.28 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.28.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.31 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.31.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/38054
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26027
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26057
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26357
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28068
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103167-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-201506-1
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-12.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200708-01.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/730785
- http://www.mindedsecurity.com/labs/advisories/MSA01110707
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_46_flashplayer.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473655/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474163/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474248/30/5760/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24856
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018359
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-192A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2497
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4190
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35337
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11493
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0696.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3456?
CVE-2007-3456 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3456?
CVE-2007-3456 affects users of Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.45.0 and earlier.
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.
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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