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ASB-2009.1155 - ALERT [Win][UNIX/Linux] Adobe Flash Player: Execute arbitrary code/commands - Remote with user interaction

Date: 08 December 2009
References: ESB-2009.1620  ESB-2009.1653  ESB-2009.1672  ESB-2010.0052  

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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2009.1155
    Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player
                              9 December 2009

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Adobe Flash Player
                      Adobe AIR
Operating System:     Windows
                      UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access:        Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:            CVE-2009-3951 CVE-2009-3800 CVE-2009-3799
                      CVE-2009-3798 CVE-2009-3797 CVE-2009-3796
                      CVE-2009-3794  
Member content until: Friday, January  8 2010

OVERVIEW

        Vulnerabilities have been found in Adobe Flash Player which could lead
        to the execution of arbitary code.


IMPACT

        The vendor has provided the following information regarding this 
        issue:
        
        "Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player
        version 10.0.32.18 and earlier. These vulnerabilities could cause 
        the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to
        take control of the affected system" [1]


MITIGATION

        The vendor recommends that users update to:
        
        Adobe Flash Player 10.0.42.34
        Adobe AIR 1.5.3
        
        Both are available from the vendors website. [2][3]


REFERENCES

        [1] Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
            http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-19.html

        [2] Flash Player Download Center
            http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash

        [3] AIR Download Center
            http://get.adobe.com/air

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

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