Published:2012/06/11 Last Updated:2012/06/11
JVN#38163638
Flash Player issue in implementations of the Same Origin Policy
Overview
Flash Player contains an issue in implementations of the Same Origin Policy.
Products Affected
- Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.235 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux
- Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.8 and earlier versions for Android 4.x
- Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.9 and earlier versions for Android 3.x and 2.x
Description
SoundMixer.computeSpectrum() method, included in Flash Player, contains an issue in implementations of the Same Origin Policy.
Impact
An attacker may obtain sound spectrum data that user playing in violation of the same-origin policy.
Solution
Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2012.06.11
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | some expertise and/or luck required (most buffer overflows, guessing correctly in small space, expertise in Windows function calls) |
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Credit
Mitsuaki Shiraishi of Symantec Japan, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
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| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2012-2038 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2012-000046 |