CVE-2009-3244
UnknownEPSS 20.41%
Last modified
CVE-2009-3244 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PlayerVersion property value.. EPSS estimates a 20.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PlayerVersion property value.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | <= 11.5.1.601 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 1.0 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 2.0 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 3.0 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 4.0 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 5.0 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 6.0 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.0 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.0.196 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.0.196a |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.0.204 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.0.205 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.1 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.1.100 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.1.103 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.1.105 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.1.106 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.321 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.323 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.324 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 8.5.325 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 9 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 9.0.383 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 9.0.432 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.0.0.210 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.0.1.004 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.1.0.11 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.1.0.011 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.1.1.016 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.1.4.020 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.2.0.021 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.2.0.022 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 10.2.0.023 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.0.0.456 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.0.3.471 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.5.0.595 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.5.0.596 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.5.2.602 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.5.6.606 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.5.7.609 |
| Adobe | Shockwave Player | 11.5.8.612 |
References
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3134Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3134Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-3244?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PlayerVersion property value.
How severe is CVE-2009-3244?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3244 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3244?
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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