Vulnerability Description
Macromedia Flash Player 6 does not terminate connections when the user leaves the web page, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth, resource, and CPU consumption) via the (1) loadMovie or (2) loadSound commands, which continue to execute until the browser is closed.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia | Flash Player | 6.0 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/128491PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.macromedia.com/v1/handlers/index.cfm?ID=22796&Method=Full&Title=Macro
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4567
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8925
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/128491PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.macromedia.com/v1/handlers/index.cfm?ID=22796&Method=Full&Title=Macro
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4567
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8925
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1625?
CVE-2002-1625 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Macromedia Flash Player 6 does not terminate connections when the user leaves the web page, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth, resource, and CPU consumption) via th...
How severe is CVE-2002-1625?
CVE-2002-1625 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1625?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macromedia Flash Player.