RHSA-2009:1657: Critical: flash-plugin security update
The flash-plugin package contains a Mozilla Firefox compatible Adobe FlashPlayer web browser plug-in.Multiple security flaws were found in the way Flash Player displayedcertain SWF content. An attacker could use these flaws to create aspecially-crafted SWF file that would cause flash-plugin to crash or,possibly, execute arbitrary code when the victim loaded a page containingthe specially-crafted SWF content. (CVE-2009-3794, CVE-2009-3796,CVE-2009-3797, CVE-2009-3798, CVE-2009-3799, CVE-2009-3800)All users of Adobe Flash Player should install this updated package, whichupgrades Flash Player to version 10.0.42.34.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2009:1657?
RHSA-2009:1657 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:1657?
To fix RHSA-2009:1657, update the flash-plugin package to version 10.0.42.34-1.el5 or later.
What types of vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2009:1657?
RHSA-2009:1657 addresses multiple security flaws found in Adobe Flash Player that could be exploited through specially-crafted SWF files.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2009:1657?
RHSA-2009:1657 affects systems that have the flash-plugin package installed, particularly on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 platform.
Is RHSA-2009:1657 related to Adobe Flash security issues?
Yes, RHSA-2009:1657 is directly related to security issues within Adobe Flash Player as indicated by its vulnerabilities.