CVE-2007-3456 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted FLV or SWF files exploiting an integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-3456?
CVE-2007-3456 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 11 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.45.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value for a (1) Long string or (2) XML variable type in a crafted (a) FLV or (b) SWF file, related to an "input validation error," including a signed comparison of values that are assumed to be non-negative.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3456?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (4)
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:3 | All versions | 0:9.0.48.0-1.el3.with.oss |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:4 | All versions | 0:9.0.48.0-1.el4 |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::client | All versions | 0:9.0.48.0-1.el5 |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::server | All versions | 0:9.0.48.0-1.el5 |
Products include Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3456?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-3456 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3456 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9g9c-g893-6m3w, RHSA-2007:0696.