#VU3100 Memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2010-2172

Vulnerability identifier: #VU3100

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2172

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

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 and cause denial of service

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in application to stop responding.

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

• Flash Player 9.0.277.0

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0 - 9.0.262

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External links
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-14.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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.