CVE-2005-3901

Name: CVE-2005-3901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-11-29T22:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3901 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX 1.0 and 1.5 does not sufficiently validate certain RTMP data, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (instability or crash), as demonstrated using an alpha release build of Flash Player 8.5 (build 133).. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX 1.0 and 1.5 does not sufficiently validate certain RTMP data, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (instability or crash), as demonstrated using an alpha release build of Flash Player 8.5 (build 133).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macromedia	Flash Communication Server	1.0
Macromedia	Flash Communication Server	1.5

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17612Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015219Patch
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-09.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/20869
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15437
http://secunia.com/advisories/17612Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015219Patch
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-09.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/20869
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15437

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3901?

How severe is CVE-2005-3901?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3901 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3901?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST