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Exploit:SWF/Heapspray.gen!A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Exploit:SWF/Heapspray.gen!A is the generic detection for exploits affecting the Adobe Flash Player virtual machine, which use heap-spraying techniques in order to execute exploit code.
This detection may occur when you browse a webpage containing the malicious code.
To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may be installed on your computer, run a full-system scan with an appropriate, up-to-date, security solution. The following Microsoft products detect and remove this threat:
For more information on antivirus software, see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/.
Additional removal instructions
This threat may be present in your Temporary Internet Files folder. We recommend that you delete your temporary Internet files to prevent the persistent detection of this threat from within the Temporary Internet Files folder.
To delete the temporary Internet files from Internet Explorer, go to KB Article 260897.
