CVE-2007-6242

Name: CVE-2007-6242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-20T01:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 30.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to "input validation errors.". EPSS estimates a 30.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to "input validation errors."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

30.06%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 9.0.16.0, <= 9.0.48.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28157Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28161Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28213Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28570Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30507Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019116Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238305-1Broken Link
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-20.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200801-07.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1126.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-355A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4258Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1724/referencesThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9188Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-12/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28157Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28161Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28213Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28570Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30507Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019116Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238305-1Broken Link
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb07-20.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200801-07.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1126.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26951Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-355A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4258Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1724/referencesThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9188Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6242?

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to "input validation errors."

How severe is CVE-2007-6242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6242?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST