CVE-2009-3796

Adobe Flash Player before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "data…

published December 10, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This data injection vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and AIR could let attackers run arbitrary code with just the right conditions! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can swap the chef's secret recipe with something malicious — if the kitchen doesn't check the orders, an unsuspecting diner might end up with a dish they didn't request! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could potentially execute harmful code on the victim's machine, leading to anything from data theft to system compromise. While no known exploits exist, the risk of arbitrary code execution makes this a vulnerability worth addressing!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can swap the chef's secret recipe with something malicious — if the kitchen doesn't check the orders, an unsuspecting diner might end up with a dish they didn't request! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from unspecified vectors in Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially execute harmful code on the victim's machine, leading to anything from data theft to system compromise. While no known exploits exist, the risk of arbitrary code execution makes this a vulnerability worth addressing! To protect yourself, update to Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.42.34 or later and Adobe AIR version 1.5.3 or later as soon as possible. Stay vigilant and keep your software up to date to avoid potential exploitation! 🛡️ You're on the right track! By following these steps, you can keep your system safe and secure. You've got this! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07115 · 94.2th percentile
Published
2009-12-10T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 19:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "data…
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