Adobe Shockwave Player up to 8.0.196 Installation Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Adobe Shockwave Player up to 8.0.196. This affects an unknown function of the component Installation. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-6271. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Adobe Shockwave Player up to 8.0.196 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Adobe Shockwave Player through 11.6.8.638 allows remote attackers to trigger installation of arbitrary signed Xtras via a Shockwave movie that contains an Xtra URL, as demonstrated by a URL for an outdated Xtra.

The weakness was published 12/20/2012 by Will Dormann with CERT/CC as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-6271 since 12/06/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/22/2024).

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120738 (Adobe Shockwave Player Multiple Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 56972†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37708†). Similar entry is available at VDB-7223. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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OpenVAS ID: 803093
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Shockwave Player Multiple Vulnerabilities Jan-2013 (Mac OS X)
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12/06/2012 🔍
12/17/2012 +11 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Will Dormann
Organization: CERT/CC
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-6271 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6271
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63225
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SecurityFocus: 56972 - Adobe Shockwave Player CVE-2012-6271 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 37708 - Adobe Shockwave Player Insecure Xtra Install Allows Remote Code Execution - CVE-2012-6271, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/22/2024 11:54
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (60), 04/22/2017 17:15 (5), 12/22/2024 11:54 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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