HTTP: Adobe Flash Player Invalid Object Reference Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Flash Player. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Adobe Flash Player is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the application, denying service to legitimate users. Versions prior to Flash Player 10.0.12.36 are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Nortel_networks self-service_mps_1000,Red_hat enterprise_linux_as_extras

References

BugTraq: 33880

CVE: CVE-2009-0520

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:SWF-INVALID-OBF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Adobe CVE-2009-0520 Code Execution Flash Invalid Object Player Reference bid:33880
Release Date
08/03/2011
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Red_hat

Suse

Apple

Gentoo

Sun

Turbolinux

Avaya

Pardus

Nortel_networks

Adobe

CVSS Score

9.3

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