critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-3244: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 18 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PlayerVersion property value.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.324
Adobe Shockwave Player=5.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=4.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.4.020
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.0.0.456
Adobe Shockwave Player=6.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.204
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.196
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.105
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.023
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.0.11
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.596
Adobe Shockwave Player=9.0.383
Adobe Shockwave Player=1.0
Adobe Shockwave Player<=11.5.1.601
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.0.3.471
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.022
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.205
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.106
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.8.612
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.321
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.2.602
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.100
Adobe Shockwave Player=2.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.1.016
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.0.0.210
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.0.1.004
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.021
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.6.606
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.7.609
Adobe Shockwave Player=3.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.196a
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.0.011
Adobe Shockwave Player=9.0.432
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.103
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.323
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.325
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.595
Adobe Shockwave Player=9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3244?

    CVE-2009-3244 has a high severity rating as it can lead to denial of service and the potential execution of arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3244?

    To fix CVE-2009-3244, upgrade the Adobe Shockwave Player to a version later than 11.5.1.601.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2009-3244?

    CVE-2009-3244 affects Adobe Shockwave Player versions up to and including 11.5.1.601.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2009-3244?

    CVE-2009-3244 can be exploited by attackers to cause a buffer overflow via a specially crafted PlayerVersion property value.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3244?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2009-3244; updating to the latest version is the recommended approach.

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