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CVE-2005-3525

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control for the installer for Adobe Macromedia Shockwave Player 10.1.0.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted large v…

Published Dec 31, 2005adobeEPSS 19.66%

Overview

CVE-2005-3525 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe shockwave_player. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control for the installer for Adobe Macromedia Shockwave Player 10.1.0.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted large values for unspecified parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update shockwave_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3525?

CVE-2005-3525 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting adobe shockwave_player. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3525?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3525?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update shockwave_player to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-3525?

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