SB2010092001 - Remote code execution in Adobe Flash Player
Published: September 20, 2010 Updated: March 24, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2010092001
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2884)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing malicious SWF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf document, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.