Adobe.Products.SWF.Remote.Code.Execution

Last Updated DateAug 06, 2009
Release DateJul 28, 2009
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a vulnerability in Adobe Reader, Acrobat and Flash Player.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted SWF file or PDF file that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected ProductsReader and Acrobat 9.1.2
Flash Player 9 and 10
Recommended ActionsCurrently we are not aware of any patches supplied by the vendor for this issue.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-1862
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35759 (BugTraq)
http://secunia.com/advisories/35948/
Reference: VID-17606