CVE-2008-5363

Name: CVE-2008-5363
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-08T11:30:06.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5363 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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, does not validate character elements during retrieval from the dictionary data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 3.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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, does not validate character elements during retrieval from the dictionary data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted PDF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.72%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

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-2008-5363?

How severe is CVE-2008-5363?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5363 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5363?

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