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CVE-2009-4002: Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.6.606 allows remote attackers to execute a...

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.6.606 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3D model in a Shockwave file.

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This is an old Adobe Shockwave Player flaw that could let an attacker run code on a user’s machine if vulnerable Shockwave content is processed. The specific trigger is a crafted 3D model inside a Shockwave file. Business risk is mainly legacy desktops still carrying Shockwave Player before 11.5.6.606. Exposure is most likely on legacy workstations or browser environments with Adobe Shockwave Player installed below version 11.5.6.606. Modern environments without Shockwave Player are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources. Prioritize remediation if any legacy desktops still run Shockwave Player. The vulnerability allows code execution, but business urgency depends on whether the obsolete plugin exists in your environment. Confirm inventory first, then remove or update affected installs. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Shockwave Player to 11.5.6.606 or later where still present.; Remove Shockwave Player where no business requirement exists.; Check Adobe APSB10-03 guidance before relying on compensating controls..

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