Adobe.Flash.ShockwaveFlash.ActiveX.Buffer.Overflow

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash ActiveX plugin.
The vulnerability, which is located in the Flash ocx, can be exploited through misuse of a vulnerable method. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

Affected Products

Flash Activex Ocx Version 6, revision 23

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the patch, available from the following website.
https://get.adobe.com/shockwave/
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

References