#VU3087 Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR - CVE-2010-1297

Vulnerability identifier: #VU3087

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1297

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Install the latest version from vendor's website. The vulnerability is fixed in the following versions:

• Flash Player 10.1.53.64
• AIR 2.0.2.12610
• Flash Professional CS5 10.1.53.64
• Flash CS4 Professional and Flex 4 10.1.53.64
• Flash CS3 Professional and Flex 3 9.0.277.0

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0 - 10.0.45.2

Adobe AIR: 1.5 - 1.5.3.9130

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External links
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-14.html
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-01.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.