CVE-2007-6243 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Insufficient restriction of cross-domain policy files in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.
- 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-2007-6243?
CVE-2007-6243 is a critical cross-site scripting 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
Adobe Flash Player 9.x up to 9.0.48.0, 8.x up to 8.0.35.0, and 7.x up to 7.0.70.0 does not sufficiently restrict the interpretation and usage of cross-domain policy files, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-domain and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6243?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2007-6243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5jf8-m2pq-674g.