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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0231
Security Advisory for Adobe Shockwave Player
22 October 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.8.612 and prior
Operating System: Windows
Mac OS X
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: None
CVE Names: CVE-2010-3653
Member content until: Sunday, November 21 2010
OVERVIEW
Vulnerabilities have been found in Adobe Shockwave Player which could
lead to the execution of arbitrary code. [1]
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding this
issue:
"A critical vulnerability exists in Adobe Shockwave Player
11.5.8.612 and earlier versions on the Windows and Macintosh
operating systems. This vulnerability (CVE-2010-3653) could cause
a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the
affected system. While details about the vulnerability have been
disclosed publicly, Adobe is not aware of any attacks exploiting
this vulnerability against Adobe Shockwave Player to date." [1]
MITIGATION
There are currently no patches or mitigations available other
than uninstalling or disabling Shockwave Player.
REFERENCES
[1] Security Advisory for Adobe Shockwave Player
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-04.html
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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