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CVE-2008-3873

UnknownEPSS 3.66%

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CVE-2008-3873 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The System.setClipboard method in ActionScript in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to populate the clipboard with a URL that is difficult to delete and does not require user interaction to populate the clipboard, as exploited in the wild in August 2008.. EPSS estimates a 3.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The System.setClipboard method in ActionScript in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to populate the clipboard with a URL that is difficult to delete and does not require user interaction to populate the clipboard, as exploited in the wild in August 2008.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.66%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeFlash PlayerAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3873?
The System.setClipboard method in ActionScript in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to populate the clipboard with a URL that is difficult to delete and does not require user interaction to populate the clipboard, as exploited in the wild in August 2008.
How severe is CVE-2008-3873?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3873 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3873?
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Source: NVD / NIST