CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0846

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The decoder for Macromedia Shockwave Flash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SWF header that contains more data than the specified length.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The decoder for Macromedia Shockwave Flash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SWF header that contains more data than the specified length.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS