How severe is CVE-2006-6827?

CVE-2006-6827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6827?

CVE-2006-6827 primarily affects Macromedia Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6827?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6827 published?

CVE-2006-6827 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6827

CVE-2006-6827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Flash Player
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Flash8b.ocx in Macromedia Flash 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the Flash8b.AllowScriptAccess method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6827?: Flash8b.ocx in Macromedia Flash 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the Flash8b.AllowScriptAccess method.
How severe is CVE-2006-6827?: CVE-2006-6827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6827?: CVE-2006-6827 primarily affects Macromedia Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6827 published?: CVE-2006-6827 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:8.0.22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:8.0.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:8.0.33.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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