CVE-2006-6827

Name: CVE-2006-6827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6827 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Flash8b.ocx in Macromedia Flash 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the Flash8b.AllowScriptAccess method.. EPSS estimates a 3.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Flash8b.ocx in Macromedia Flash 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the Flash8b.AllowScriptAccess method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.26%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macromedia	Flash Player	8.0
Macromedia	Flash Player	8.0.22.0
Macromedia	Flash Player	8.0.24.0
Macromedia	Flash Player	8.0.33.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6827?

Flash8b.ocx in Macromedia Flash 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the Flash8b.AllowScriptAccess method.

How severe is CVE-2006-6827?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6827 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6827?

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Are you affected by CVE-2006-6827?

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Source: NVD / NIST