CVE-2007-6019 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious SWF file 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-2007-6019?
CVE-2007-6019 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Air, published on 9 Apr 2008. 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
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.115.0 and earlier, and 8.0.39.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SWF file with a modified DeclareFunction2 Actionscript tag, which prevents an object from being instantiated properly.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6019?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Adobe Air, Adobe Flash, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flex.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6019?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-6019 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6019 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Air
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9g7g-pmg2-qx9r.