CVE-2007-6149

Multiple integer overflows in the Edge server in Adobe Flash Media Server 2 before 2.0.5, and Connect Enterprise Server 6 before SP3, allow remote attackers to…

published February 13, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty integer overflow hiding in the Adobe Flash Media Server could let attackers execute arbitrary code with just the right RTMP message! 🎯 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef miscalculates the number of ingredients needed for a dish; one wrong order could lead to a disastrous recipe that serves up something unexpected. In this case, the flawed integer fields are like those miscalculated ingredients, allowing attackers to create a dish they shouldn't be able to. If exploited, this vulnerability could let a remote attacker run arbitrary code on your server, potentially giving them full control over it. While it's not currently known to be exploited in the wild, the implications could be absolutely devastating if it were to be uncovered and used maliciously.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef miscalculates the number of ingredients needed for a dish; one wrong order could lead to a disastrous recipe that serves up something unexpected. In this case, the flawed integer fields are like those miscalculated ingredients, allowing attackers to create a dish they shouldn't be able to. This vulnerability arises from multiple integer overflows in the Edge server of Adobe Flash Media Server versions before 2.0.5 and Connect Enterprise Server versions before SP3. These overflows occur when a crafted integer field in an RTMP message is used for memory allocation, allowing the execution of arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could let a remote attacker run arbitrary code on your server, potentially giving them full control over it. While it's not currently known to be exploited in the wild, the implications could be absolutely devastating if it were to be uncovered and used maliciously. To safeguard against this vulnerability, immediately upgrade Adobe Flash Media Server to version 2.0.5 or later and Connect Enterprise Server to SP3 or newer. Regularly monitor your systems for updates and patches to keep everything secure. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be one step closer to locking down your server! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11836 · 96.1th percentile
Published
2008-02-13T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 20:00Z
    Multiple integer overflows in the Edge server in Adobe Flash Media Server 2 before 2.0.5, and Connect Enterprise Server 6 before SP3, allow remote attackers to…
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