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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2011.0081
New vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player (corrected in Google Chrome)
21 September 2011
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Adobe Flash Player
Google Chrome
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: None
Member content until: Friday, October 21 2011
OVERVIEW
New 0-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash has been found. A patch is
expected on the 21st September (22nd September in Australia).
IMPACT
Adobe state that the vulnerabilities fix "critical security issues"
(which are normally Code execution vulnerabilities) and also a
"universal cross-site scripting issue" that is currently being
exploited [1]
MITIGATION
Adobe will release an update tomorrow. [1] AusCERT will push a security
bulletin once it has been released.
Google Chrome has already released an update that corrects the
vulnerabilities. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] Prenotification: Security Update for Flash Player
http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2011/09/prenotification-security-update-for-flash-player.html
[2] Stable Channel Update
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_20.html
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.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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