CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4002: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 21 2010(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.6.606 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3D model in a Shockwave file.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Shockwave Player=5.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=4.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.1.601
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.0.0.456
Adobe Shockwave Player=6.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.0.11
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.596
Adobe Shockwave Player=1.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=2.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0
Adobe Shockwave Player<=11.5.2.602
Adobe Shockwave Player=3.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.595
Adobe Shockwave Player=9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4002?

    CVE-2009-4002 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4002?

    To fix CVE-2009-4002, update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 11.5.6.606 or later.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2009-4002?

    CVE-2009-4002 affects multiple versions of Adobe Shockwave Player, including versions 1.0 through 11.5.2.602.

  • How does CVE-2009-4002 exploit occur?

    CVE-2009-4002 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by a crafted 3D model in a Shockwave file.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2009-4002?

    Users of vulnerable versions of Adobe Shockwave Player, especially those who load untrusted Shockwave files, are at risk from CVE-2009-4002.

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