CVE-2007-6244: XSS
First published: Thu Dec 20 2007(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 9.x up to 9.0.48.0 and 8.x up to 8.0.35.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a SWF file that uses the asfunction: protocol or (2) the navigateToURL function when used with the Flash Player ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-20.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1126.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-355A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/758769
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26929
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26949
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28157
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28161
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200801-07.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28570
- http://crypto.stanford.edu/advisories/CVE-2007-6244/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-12/msg00007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26960
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28213
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238305-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30507
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1724/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4258
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39131
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39130
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10210
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-6244?
CVE-2007-6244 poses risks of cross-site scripting attacks that can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
How can I determine if my software is affected by CVE-2007-6244?
You can determine if your software is affected by CVE-2007-6244 by checking if you are using Adobe Flash Player versions 8.0 or 9.0 up to 9.0.48.0.
What steps should be taken to mitigate CVE-2007-6244?
To mitigate CVE-2007-6244, you should update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version that addresses these vulnerabilities.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2007-6244?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-6244 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, which can result in phishing attacks or data theft.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-6244?
Yes, Adobe has released patches for CVE-2007-6244 as part of their security bulletins for affected versions of Flash Player.
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