CVE-2007-6242 Other in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via input validation errors in Adobe Flash Player, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2007-6242?

CVE-2007-6242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 20 Dec 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to "input validation errors."

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6242?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Flash Player.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6242?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2007-6242 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6242 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9www-c4ch-pp3w.

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