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Exploit.SWF.Agent.bs

 
Aliases:
Pattern:200907291330
Threat Type Propagation Methods Systems Affected Risk Level
  • Exploit
  • Exploit Vulnerability
  • Windows NT
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 95/98/ME
  • MS-DOS
  • Other
  • Low
 
This malicious program exploits vulnerability CVE-2009-1862.
Adobe Flash is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. The vulnerability is caused due to an error in authplay.dll when processing a malicious SWF to it. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site containing a specially crafted Flash (SWF) file or send a malicious Flash application in a PDF file via e-mail will trigger this vulnerability. Successful exploits may allow the attacker take control of the affected system and execute arbitrary code in the system. The sample contains a specially crafted SWF file. The sample dropped a Trojan into the system when it ran.
Affected Versions:
Adobe Acrobat 9.x
Adobe Flash Player 9.x
Adobe Flash Player 10.x
Adobe Reader 9.x

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