CVE-2005-4708

Name: CVE-2005-4708
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4708 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Macromedia MX 2004 products, Captivate, Contribute 2, Contribute 3, and eLicensing client install the Macromedia Licensing Service with the Users group permitted to configure the service, including the path to executable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code as Local System.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Macromedia MX 2004 products, Captivate, Contribute 2, Contribute 3, and eLicensing client install the Macromedia Licensing Service with the Users group permitted to configure the service, including the path to executable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code as Local System.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Captivate	All versions
Adobe	Contribute	2
Adobe	Contribute	3
Adobe	Director	All versions
Adobe	Dreamweaver	9.0
Adobe	Elicensing	All versions
Adobe	Fireworks	9.0
Adobe	Flash Player	All versions
Adobe	Freehand	mx
Adobe	Studio	mx

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4708?

How severe is CVE-2005-4708?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4708 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4708?

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