CVE-2002-0846

Name: CVE-2002-0846
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0846 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The decoder for Macromedia Shockwave Flash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SWF header that contains more data than the specified length.. EPSS estimates a 3.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The decoder for Macromedia Shockwave Flash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SWF header that contains more data than the specified length.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.18%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macromedia	Shockwave Flash	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0846?

The decoder for Macromedia Shockwave Flash allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed SWF header that contains more data than the specified length.

How severe is CVE-2002-0846?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0846 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0846?

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Source: NVD / NIST