Adobe Shockwave Player Director File Parsing Pointer Overwrite Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute code on vulnerable installations of Adobe's Shockwave Player. User interaction is required in that a user must visit a malicious web site.
The specific flaw exists when the Shockwave player attempts to load a specially crafted Adobe Director File. When a malicious value is used during a memory dereference a possible 4-byte memory overwrite may occur. Exploitation can lead to remote system compromise under the credentials of the currently logged in user.
Additional Details
Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-08.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2008-05-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2009-06-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Paul Kurczaba
