Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:FLASH-XDOMAIN |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Adobe Flash Player ActionScript 2 Cross Domain Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2011/09/27 |
Update Number |
2000 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Flash Player. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Adobe Flash Player is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim into visiting a malicious website. An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of an arbitrary website. This could allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.