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CVE-2006-0024

5.1 · MEDIUM

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 8.0.22.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.

Published Mar 15, 2006macromediaEPSS 6.76%

Overview

CVE-2006-0024 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting macromedia flash_player. It was published on March 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 8.0.22.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from macromedia. Update flash_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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
macromediaflash_player0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0024?

CVE-2006-0024 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting macromedia flash_player. It was published on March 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-0024?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0024?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from macromedia. Update flash_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-2006-0024?

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