CVE-2010-0379: Use After Free

Published Jan 21, 2010
·
Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Macromedia Flash ActiveX control in Adobe Flash Player 6, as distributed in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that are not related to the use-after-free "Movie Unloading Vulnerability" (CVE-2010-0378). NOTE: due to lack of details, it is not clear whether this overlaps any other CVE item.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Flash Player=6.0.21.0
Adobe Flash Player=6.0.79
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Flash Player=6.0.21.0
Adobe Flash Player=6.0.79
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Jan 21, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0379?

CVE-2010-0379 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0379?

To fix CVE-2010-0379, update the Adobe Flash Player to the latest version or apply patches provided by Adobe.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2010-0379?

CVE-2010-0379 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 6.0.21.0 and 6.0.79 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3.

4

What are the potential attacks leveraging CVE-2010-0379?

Potential attacks leveraging CVE-2010-0379 could involve remote execution of arbitrary code through malicious Flash content.

5

Is CVE-2010-0379 still relevant today?

While CVE-2010-0379 is an older vulnerability, systems still running affected software may still be at risk if not updated.

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