Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:FLS-PLYR-SWF-DOS |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Adobe Flash Player SWF File Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2012/12/02 |
Update Number |
2207 |
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 in Adobe Flash Player. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Adobe Flash Player is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability that arises when the application is used with Internet Explorer. Successful exploits will allow attackers to crash the browser, denying service to legitimate users. This issue affects Flash Player 10.0.42.34 running with Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8; other versions may be vulnerable as well.