How do I spoof flash version (make websites think that I have different version that I really have)? I'm using firefox
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Could I ask why you would want to do this?– Connor WCommented Jan 4, 2010 at 19:37
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Hacker curiosity. There are many ways to spoof browser version and name but I don't know how to do this with flash. No specific use or problem, I just want to learn something new.– PhilCommented Jan 5, 2010 at 20:04
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@Connor: Some sites do not probe the version correctly.– RolKauCommented Dec 12, 2010 at 20:09
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There's a whole plethora of ways websites can detect your flash version.
Adobe maintains a "flash detection kit" for exactly this purpose.
Client-side scripting. Uses JavaScript to check for Netscape plugin or ActiveX control. Replace the site's Javascript with your own to spoof this.
ActionScript based detection. Uses a SWF file to report flash version.
Server-side detection. Server-side application (ColdFusion, PHP, etc) determines flash version using mime-type information in the HTTP_ACCEPT header. Editing this header would spoof this method.
answered Jan 5, 2010 at 20:21
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Interesting. I upvoted this answer, but obviously I still don't know how to spoof it... but now I at least can learn how version is detected, that's first step. Thanks.– PhilCommented Jan 5, 2010 at 20:26
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Aye, I would have gone into more detail, but it's beyond my experience. Glad the answer was of use to you, and thanks for the upvote. =) Commented Jan 5, 2010 at 20:53
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@Phil: that just means you've got something for that "hacker curiosity" to chew on for a while. Commented Jan 5, 2010 at 21:26
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@~quack: Yeah, I'm wondering if any tool or quick 'hack' for achieving this exists or if I would have to use my 'hacker curiosity' and code it, heh ;). BTW I wonder which of those methods of getting version is most common?– PhilCommented Jan 5, 2010 at 21:39
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1I would assume javascript. Definitely client-side, anyway. Commented Jan 5, 2010 at 22:28
Try Privacy Manager from Ivan Iovation. You can customize your own flash.
