November 2005

ID: 00996
Ref: 934/05
Date: 08 November 2005:16:30:34
Version: 1

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Title: Macromedia - Flash Player 7 Improper Memory Access Vulnerability [MPSB05-07]
Abstract: A vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player 7 has been identified that could allow the execution of arbitrary code.
Vendors affected: Macromedia
Operating systems affected: Macromedia
Applications affected: Macromedia

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Macromedia - Flash Player 7 Improper Memory Access Vulnerability [MPSB05-07]


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MPSB05-07 Flash Player 7 Improper Memory Access
Vulnerability

Learn more:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/mpsb05-07
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Summary:

A vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player 7 has been
identified that could allow the execution of arbitrary code.

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Solution:

The current version of Macromedia Flash Player (8.0.22.0)
contains a fix for the vulnerability. Users who have already
upgraded to Flash Player 8 are not affected by this issue.
Macromedia recommends all Flash Player 7 and earlier users
upgrade to this new version, which can be downloaded from
the Macromedia Player Download Center. For customers with
operating systems that do not support Flash Player 8
(Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT, or classic
Macintosh operating systems), please refer to the Flash
Player 7 update TechNote.

Macromedia Player Download Center:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer

Flash Player 7 Update TechNote:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/d9c2fe33

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Receiving Security Bulletins:

When Macromedia becomes aware of a security issue that we
believe significantly affects our products or customers,
we will notify customers when appropriate. Typically this
notification will be in the form of a security bulletin
explaining the issue and the response. Macromedia customers
who would like to receive notification of new security
bulletins when they are released can sign up for our
security notification service.

For additional information on security issues at Macromedia,
please visit:
www.macromedia.com/resources/security

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