Adobe Macromedia Flash advertisements clickTAG cross-site scripting
| flash-ads-clicktag-xss (11789) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Multiple Macromedia Flash programs are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of the clickTAG parameter by Macromedia Flash advertisements. A remote attacker could create a Web page containing a specially-crafted URL that contains malicious code in the clickTAG parameter, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser, once the link is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookies or hijack the session.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- Macromedia Web site: Macromedia - Flash TechNotes: Privacy and Macromedia Flash Ad Tracking.
- VulnWatch Mailing List, 2003-04-13 19:37:32: Misuse of Macromedia Flash Ads clickTAG Option May Lead to Privacy Breach.
- CVE-2003-0208: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Macromedia Flash ad user tracking capability allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary Javascript via the clickTAG field.
Platforms Affected:
- Macromedia Flash Player
Reported:
Apr 13, 2003
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