Flash animations or any other forms of
interactivity in web pages can be viewed using Flash player
provided by Macromedia. Yet, a vulnerability for Flash was
discovered which when exploited would allow execution of arbitrary
codes. The problem exists in some array boundary condition. An
attacker can actually provide a specially-crafted SWF file (Flash
file format) for it’s malicious intent. The affected system is
Flash 7 and earlier versions. Thus, if you have upgraded to Flash
ver. 8, you are free from possible infection. I know how
entertaining it would be to click on some animations or videos
maybe, but be very cautious on those SWF files ‘coz you might get
more than just entertainment.
So if you happen to be vulnerable at the moment, get an upgrade atMacromedia Flash Download. And for more
information, you may visit the following:
Security Focus
ISS
interactivity in web pages can be viewed using Flash player
provided by Macromedia. Yet, a vulnerability for Flash was
discovered which when exploited would allow execution of arbitrary
codes. The problem exists in some array boundary condition. An
attacker can actually provide a specially-crafted SWF file (Flash
file format) for it’s malicious intent. The affected system is
Flash 7 and earlier versions. Thus, if you have upgraded to Flash
ver. 8, you are free from possible infection. I know how
entertaining it would be to click on some animations or videos
maybe, but be very cautious on those SWF files ‘coz you might get
more than just entertainment.
So if you happen to be vulnerable at the moment, get an upgrade atMacromedia Flash Download. And for more
information, you may visit the following:
Security Focus
ISS
