1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
| Advisory Reference | GLSA 200610-02 / Flash |
| Release Date | October 04, 2006 |
| Latest Revision | May 28, 2009: 02 |
| Impact | normal |
| Exploitable | remote |
| Package | Vulnerable versions | Unaffected versions | Architecture(s) |
| www-plugins/adobe-flash | < 7.0.68 | >= 7.0.68 | All supported architectures |
Related bugreports: #147421
Multiple input validation errors have been identified that allow arbitrary code execution on a user's system via the handling of malicious Flash files.
The Adobe Flash Player is a renderer for Flash files - commonly used to provide interactive websites, digital experiences and mobile content.
The Adobe Flash Player contains multiple unspecified vulnerabilities.
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.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Adobe Flash Player users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code Listing 3.1: Resolution |
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-plugins/adobe-flash-7.0.68" |