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Exploit:SWF/ShellCode.L
Aliases: SWF/Cve-2010-2884 (AhnLab) Exploit.SWF.CVE-2010 (Ikarus) Bloodhound.Flash.9 (Symantec)
Summary
Exploit:SWF/ShellCode.L is the detection for a specially-crafted SWF (ShockWave Flash) file that exploits a vulnerability found in Adobe Flash Player prior to version 10.1.85.3. The vulnerability is discussed in detail in the following pages:
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/.
Use up-to-date SWF document-viewing software
This malware exploits known vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player. After removing this threat, make sure that you install the updates available from the vendor. You can read more about these vulnerabilities in SWF files, as well as where to download the software update from the following links:
