CVE-2009-0519

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser…

published February 26, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky .swf file is the culprit here! If opened, it could cause your browser to crash or even allow remote code execution — talk about a wild ride! Think of it like a surprise party where the party favors are actually just hidden traps — one wrong move and the whole event falls apart! This vulnerability could lead to a browser crash, leaving users frustrated and potentially exposing them to arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Imagine a hacker pulling strings behind the scenes while you're just trying to enjoy your favorite website!

Put simply

Think of it like a surprise party where the party favors are actually just hidden traps — one wrong move and the whole event falls apart! The unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player versions 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 allows attackers to exploit crafted Shockwave Flash files, leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to a browser crash, leaving users frustrated and potentially exposing them to arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Imagine a hacker pulling strings behind the scenes while you're just trying to enjoy your favorite website! To protect yourself, ensure you're using the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. If you're still running those older versions, it's time to upgrade or ditch Flash altogether, as it's no longer supported. Regularly monitor your software for updates! You've got this! Keep your software updated and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14764 · 96.7th percentile
Published
2009-02-26T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 FEB 16:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser…
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