CVE-2007-6244: XSS

Published Dec 20, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Flash Player=8.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0

Event History

Dec 20, 2007
CVE Published
01:46 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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