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Gentoo: GLSA-200610-02 Normal: Adobe Flash Code Execution

Multiple input validation errors have been identified that allow arbitrary code execution on a user's system via the handling of malicious Flash files. [More...]. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200610-02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: Adobe Flash Player: Arbitrary code execution Date: October 04, 2006 Bugs: #147421 ID: 200610-02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple input validation errors have been identified that allow arbitrary code execution on a user's system via the handling of malicious Flash files. Background ========= The Adobe Flash Player is a renderer for Flash files - commonly used to provide interactive websites, digital experiences and mobile content. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-www/netscape-flash < 7.0.68 > = 7.0.68 Description ========== The Adobe Flash Player contains multiple unspecified vulnerabilities. Impact ===== An attacker could entice a user to view a malicious Flash file and execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user running the player. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All Adobe Flash Player users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =net-www/netscape-flash-7.0.68" References ========= [ 1 ] Adobe Security Bulletin [ 2 ] CVE-2006-3311 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-3311 [ 3 ] CVE-2006-3587 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-3587 [ 4 ] CVE-2006-3588 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-3588 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200610-02 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org/. License ====== Copyright 2006 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Gentoo GLSA 202310-01 outlines serious vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox, including remote code execution issues, and includes steps for updating systems.. Adobe Flash Player, Arbitrary Code Execution, Gentoo Linux, Security Advisory. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Oct 04, 2006 Gentoo