Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PlayerVersion property value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | <= 11.5.1.601 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023123
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-16.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9682
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36905
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3134Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023123
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-16.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9682
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36905
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3134Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3244?
CVE-2009-3244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code vi...
How severe is CVE-2009-3244?
CVE-2009-3244 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Shockwave Player.