CVE-2008-4824

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 10.x before 10.0.12.36 and 9.x before 9.0.151.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…

published November 17, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Flash Player has some sneaky input validation errors! Attackers could potentially execute arbitrary code on your system without any warning. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant that serves food without properly checking for allergens — you might end up with a surprise dish that could cause serious harm. Just like that chef’s oversight, these input validation errors could allow an attacker to slip malicious code into your system unnoticed. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control over your machine, leading to unauthorized actions such as data theft or complete system compromise. That’s a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that serves food without properly checking for allergens — you might end up with a surprise dish that could cause serious harm. Just like that chef’s oversight, these input validation errors could allow an attacker to slip malicious code into your system unnoticed. Adobe Flash Player versions 10.x before 10.0.12.36 and 9.x before 9.0.151.0 have multiple unspecified vulnerabilities stemming from input validation errors, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control over your machine, leading to unauthorized actions such as data theft or complete system compromise. That’s a recipe for chaos! Update your Adobe Flash Player to version 10.0.12.36 or later for 10.x, and 9.0.151.0 or later for 9.x. Regularly check for updates to ensure you are protected against these vulnerabilities. You've got this! Staying proactive with updates is the best way to keep your system secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13254 · 96.4th percentile
Published
2008-11-17T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 NOV 22:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 10.x before 10.0.12.36 and 9.x before 9.0.151.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…
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