HTTP: Shockwave Flash Heap Overflow

This signature detects a Shockwave File (SWF) file containing malicious content. A memory allocation problem is at the root of the vulnerability. A successful exploit can lead to arbitrary remote code execution.

Extended Description

The Macromedia Flash plug-in is susceptible to multiple unspecified vulnerabilities. An attacker can potentially exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code. The most likely vector of attack is through a malicious SWF file that has been designed to trigger the vulnerability and has been placed on a website. A denial-of-service condition may also occur. Versions of the Flash Player prior to 7.0.63.0 and 8.0.24.0 are vulnerable to these issues.

Affected Products

Apple mac_os_x

Short Name
HTTP:STC:SWF:HEAP-OF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2006-0024 Flash Heap Overflow Shockwave bid:17106
Release Date
05/09/2006
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Red_hat

Suse

Apple

Gentoo

Opera_software

Macromedia

Microsoft

CVSS Score

5.1

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