Flash Player (Flash6.ocx) AllowScriptAccess DoS
Severity: CRITICAL
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Flash Player is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Successful exploits allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Note: This rule check for the possible allowed values for AllowScriptAccess parameter.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004530
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004530 - Flash Player (Flash6.ocx) AllowScriptAccess DoS
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Internet Explorer
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