VUPEN Security Research - Adobe Flash Player NetStream Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (APSB12-07 / CVE-2012-0773)

2012-04-2200:00:00

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VUPEN Security Research - Adobe Flash Player NetStream Remote Code
Execution Vulnerability (APSB12-07 / CVE-2012-0773)

Website : http://www.vupen.com/english/research.php

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I. BACKGROUND

Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime
that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content,
and videos across screens and browsers. It is installed on 98% of
computers.

II. DESCRIPTION

VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team discovered a critical vulnerability
in Adobe Flash Player.

The vulnerability is caused by an invalid object being used when parsing
a malformed video via "NetStream.appendBytes", which could allow remote
attackers to leak memory and execute arbitrary code despite ASLR and DEP
enabled.

CVSS Score: 10 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)

III. AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 11.2.202.228

IV. Binary Analysis & Exploits/PoCs

In-depth technical analysis of the vulnerability and a working exploit
are available through the VUPEN Binary Analysis & Exploits portal:

http://www.vupen.com/english/services/ba-index.php

VUPEN Binary Analysis & Exploits Service provides private exploits and
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and emerging threats.

V. SOLUTION

Upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 11.2.202.228.

VI. CREDIT

This vulnerability was discovered by Nicolas Joly of VUPEN Security

VII. ABOUT VUPEN Security

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