SB2010102803 - Remote code execution in Adobe Flash Player

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3654)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary when processing .swf files in Adobe Flash Player. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted. swf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited via specially crafted .pdf files.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-05.html
• https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-26.html