HTTP: Adobe Flash Player Integer Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in Adobe Flash Player. An attack can entice a user to load a malicious Flash file which can result in arbitrary code execution in the victim's browser.

Extended Description

Adobe Flash Player is prone to multiple security vulnerabilities. An attacker can exploit these issues to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application or disclose sensitive information. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Adobe flash_player

References

BugTraq: 53887

CVE: CVE-2012-2036

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:SWF-FLASH-OF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Flash Player Integer Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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