CVE-2008-5362

Name: CVE-2008-5362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-08T11:30:06.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5362 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DefineConstantPool action in the ActionScript 2 virtual machine in Adobe Flash Player 10.x before 10.0.12.36 and 9.x before 9.0.151.0, and Adobe AIR before 1.5, accepts an untrusted input value for a "constant count," which allows remote attackers to read sensitive data from process memory via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DefineConstantPool action in the ActionScript 2 virtual machine in Adobe Flash Player 10.x before 10.0.12.36 and 9.x before 9.0.151.0, and Adobe AIR before 1.5, accepts an untrusted input value for a "constant count," which allows remote attackers to read sensitive data from process memory via a crafted PDF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.80%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Air	< 1.5
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 9.0.16.0, < 9.0.151.0
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 10, < 10.0.12.36

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/33390Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4692Third Party Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-248586-1Broken Link
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-020.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-22.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.isecpartners.com/advisories/2008-01-flash.txtThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498561/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/33390Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4692Third Party Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-248586-1Broken Link
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-020.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-22.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.isecpartners.com/advisories/2008-01-flash.txtThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498561/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5362?

How severe is CVE-2008-5362?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5362 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5362?

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