Content
Exploit-SWF
- Type
- Trojan
- SubType
- Exploit
- Discovery Date
- 01/18/2006
- Length
- Varies
- Minimum DAT
- 4677 (01/18/2006)
- Updated DAT
- 5891 (02/13/2010)
- Minimum Engine
- 5.1.00
- Description Added
- 01/18/2006
- Description Modified
- 03/07/2006 7:05 PM (PT)
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Characteristics
This generic detection covers files attempting to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerabilities in Flash Player 7.0.53.0 (or older) (MPSB05-07 ). The severity of this vulnerability is rated Critical by the vendor.
Browsing a website hosting a maliciously crafted SWF file can lead to an improper memory access condition which can cause the flash player to crash or be exploited as a vector for code execution.More information on this vulnerability at:
Symptoms
Vary. This is a generic detection identifying files attempting to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability. As the detection searches for generic exploit code rather than a specific payload, it is not possible to list specific symptoms of this threat.
Method of Infection
This threats exploits a Flash Player buffer overflow vulnerability. Affected versions include 7.0.53.0 and earlier. An updated version that fixes this vulnerability is available from the vendor.
Removal
Variants
Variants
N/A
All Information
Overview -
This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.
Characteristics
Characteristics -
This generic detection covers files attempting to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerabilities in Flash Player 7.0.53.0 (or older) (MPSB05-07 ). The severity of this vulnerability is rated Critical by the vendor.
Browsing a website hosting a maliciously crafted SWF file can lead to an improper memory access condition which can cause the flash player to crash or be exploited as a vector for code execution.More information on this vulnerability at:
Symptoms
Symptoms -
Vary. This is a generic detection identifying files attempting to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability. As the detection searches for generic exploit code rather than a specific payload, it is not possible to list specific symptoms of this threat.
Method of Infection
Method of Infection -
This threats exploits a Flash Player buffer overflow vulnerability. Affected versions include 7.0.53.0 and earlier. An updated version that fixes this vulnerability is available from the vendor.
Removal -
Removal -
Variants
Variants -
N/A
