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Xtras made 'safe for Shockwave' do not have to be made available in a download package in order to be used in the Shockwave Xtras folder. The disadvantage of not using a downloadable Xtra package is that the Xtra would need to be manually installed in the Shockwave Xtras folder.

Note: Not all Xtras can be made 'safe for Shockwave'. Generally speaking, any Xtra that provides a Shockwave movie involuntary access files or directories on an end user's system poses a security risk and cannot be marked as 'safe'.

Developers cannot be expected to make 'safe' versions of such Xtras. Downloadable Xtra packages use the Verisign secure download process to ensure no risk to the end user's configuration. The following steps explain how to create movies that will download Xtras into the Shockwave Xtras folder.

The same steps will work with files saved as Shockwave movies or files that will be saved as projectors using the 'Shockwave player' projector option.

When the movie is run, either in the Shockwave Player or as a projector, it will check the user's Shockwave installation to verify what Xtras are installed and will prompt the user if an Xtra will be downloaded. Legal Notices Online Privacy Policy. Shockwave Xtras downloading overview Search.

Xtras downloading overview. Learn about Vulnerability Analysis. Carnegie Mellon University. Software Engineering Institute. Home Notes Current: VU Adobe Shockwave player installs Xtras without prompting.

Overview Adobe Shockwave Player installs Xtras that are signed by Adobe or Macromedia without prompting, which can allow an attacker to target vulnerabilities in older Xtras. Filter by content: Additional information available. Sort by: Status Alphabetical. Expand all. Sponsored Content is paid for by an advertiser. Sponsored content is written and edited by members of our sponsor community. This content creates an opportunity for a sponsor to provide insight and commentary from their point-of-view directly to the Threatpost audience.

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I agree to my personal data being stored and used to receive the newsletter. I agree to accept information and occasional commercial offers from Threatpost partners. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Author: Michael Mimoso. Search Support Search. Home Support Forums Firefox shockwave. Learn More. Chosen solution I restored my computer to an earlier version, installed latest version of firefox and Shockwave for director, everything is fine now.