CVE-2008-4821
UnknownEPSS 5.14%
Last modified
CVE-2008-4821 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier, when a Mozilla browser is used, does not properly interpret jar: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier, when a Mozilla browser is used, does not properly interpret jar: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 9.0.124.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 7.0.69.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 8.0.39.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.16 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.18d60 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.20 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.20.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.28 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.28.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.31 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.31.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.45.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.47.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.48.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.112.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.114.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 9.0.115.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32702Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33390Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Vendor Advisory
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-20.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32702Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33390Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Vendor Advisory
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-20.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-4821?
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier, when a Mozilla browser is used, does not properly interpret jar: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-4821?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4821 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4821?
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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