CVE-2007-6242 Other in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9www-c4ch-pp3w.