Technical Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Shockwave Player, which could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise a vulnerable system.

The first issue is caused due to an invalid index when handling certain Shockwave content, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted web page.

The second vulnerability is caused due to an invalid pointer when processing certain Shockwave content, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted web page.

The third issue is caused due to an invalid pointer when handling certain Shockwave content, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted web page.

The fourth vulnerability is caused due to a memory corruption related to string processing, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted web page.

Note: A boundary condition that could lead to a denial of service has also been reported.

Affected Products

Adobe Shockwave Player versions prior to 11.5.2.602

Solution

Upgrade to Adobe Shockwave Player version 11.5.2.602 :
http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3134
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-16.html

Credits

Vulnerabilities reported by Nicolas Joly (VUPEN Security).

ChangeLog

2009-11-04 : Initial release

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