Swfdec swfdec_load_object.c information disclosure

swfdec-swfdecloadobject-info-disclosure (41887) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

Swfdec could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on local file access from disallowed sandboxes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a remotely loaded Flash file to read arbitray local files.

Platforms Affected:

  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.4.0
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.4.1
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.4.2
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.4.3
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.4.4
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.4.5
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.5.0
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.5.1
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.5.2
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.5.3
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.5.4
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.5.5
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.5.90
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.6.0
  • Swfdec, Swfdec 0.6.2

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Swfdec (0.6.4 or later), available from the swfdec Download Web page. See References.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

Reported:

Apr 09, 2008

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