What is the severity of CVE-2007-6246?

CVE-2007-6246 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges due to insecure memory permissions in Adobe Flash Player.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6246?

To fix CVE-2007-6246, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.48.1 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-6246?

CVE-2007-6246 affects users of Adobe Flash Player versions 9.x up to 9.0.48.0, 8.x up to 8.0.35.0, and 7.x up to 7.0.70.0 running on Linux.

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2007-6246?

CVE-2007-6246 is specifically a vulnerability on the Linux platform where Adobe Flash Player is installed.

Can CVE-2007-6246 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2007-6246 requires local access to a vulnerable system to exploit the insecure permissions.

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CVE-2007-6246

medium

4.4

CWE

264

20/12/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-6246

First published: Thu Dec 20 2007(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player 9.x up to 9.0.48.0, 8.x up to 8.0.35.0, and 7.x up to 7.0.70.0, when running on Linux, uses insecure permissions for memory, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11	<=9.0.48.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6246?
CVE-2007-6246 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges due to insecure memory permissions in Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6246?
To fix CVE-2007-6246, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.48.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6246?
CVE-2007-6246 affects users of Adobe Flash Player versions 9.x up to 9.0.48.0, 8.x up to 8.0.35.0, and 7.x up to 7.0.70.0 running on Linux.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2007-6246?
CVE-2007-6246 is specifically a vulnerability on the Linux platform where Adobe Flash Player is installed.
Can CVE-2007-6246 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2007-6246 requires local access to a vulnerable system to exploit the insecure permissions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6246?
CVE-2007-6246 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges due to insecure memory permissions in Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6246?
To fix CVE-2007-6246, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.48.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6246?
CVE-2007-6246 affects users of Adobe Flash Player versions 9.x up to 9.0.48.0, 8.x up to 8.0.35.0, and 7.x up to 7.0.70.0 running on Linux.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2007-6246?
CVE-2007-6246 is specifically a vulnerability on the Linux platform where Adobe Flash Player is installed.
Can CVE-2007-6246 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2007-6246 requires local access to a vulnerable system to exploit the insecure permissions.