CVE-2009-3466 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page exploiting memory corruption in Adobe Shockwave 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3466?
CVE-2009-3466 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player, published on 4 Nov 2009. 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 Shockwave Player before 11.5.2.602 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that triggers memory corruption, related to an "invalid string length vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3466?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Shockwave Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3466?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3466 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-3466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3466 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xqh-rgjg-4vg5.