CVE-2002-1625: Macromedia Flash Player 6 does not terminate connections when the user leaves the web page, which allows re...

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CVE-2002-1625 is a denial-of-service issue in Macromedia Flash Player 6. A malicious Flash object could keep consuming network, CPU, or other browser resources after a user leaves the page, until the browser is closed. The bundle does not report data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is limited to environments that still run Macromedia Flash Player 6 in a browser or ActiveX plugin context and can load untrusted Flash content. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or versions. Treat this as a legacy-technology risk, not an emergency internet-wide crisis. Prioritize remediation if Flash Player 6 remains in business workflows, kiosks, or unmanaged legacy endpoints, because a web visit could degrade endpoint or network availability. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that still depend on Macromedia Flash Player 6.; Remove or disable Flash Player 6 where business processes do not require it.; Restrict legacy Flash use to trusted internal content only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 23:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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