# CVE-2007-2500: server/parser/sprite\_definition.cpp in GNU Gnash (aka GNU Flash Player) 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-05-04 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

server/parser/sprite_definition.cpp in GNU Gnash (aka GNU Flash Player) 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of SHOWFRAME elements within a DEFINESPRITE element, which triggers memory corruption and enables the attacker to call free with an arbitrary address, probably resultant from a buffer overflow.

## What to do

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## References

- http://osvdb.org/37273
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23765
- http://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?19774
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018041
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_13_sr.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34148
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1688
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25787

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