CVE-2009-0521

Name: CVE-2009-0521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-26T16:17:19.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 on Linux allows local users to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a crafted library in a directory contained in the RPATH.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 on Linux allows local users to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a crafted library in a directory contained in the RPATH.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player For Linux	<= 10.0.15.3
Adobe	Flash Player For Linux	10.0.12.36

References

http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=5929Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0332.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34012Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0513Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487144Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48904Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6160Third Party Advisory
http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=5929Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0332.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34012Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0513Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487144Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48904Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6160Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 26, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0521?

How severe is CVE-2009-0521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0521?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-0521?

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Source: NVD / NIST