7.8
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-3901

First published: Tue Nov 29 2005(Updated: )

Macromedia Flash Communication Server MX 1.0 and 1.5 does not sufficiently validate certain RTMP data, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (instability or crash), as demonstrated using an alpha release build of Flash Player 8.5 (build 133).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Communication Server=1.0
Macromedia Flash Communication Server=1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3901?

    CVE-2005-3901 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3901?

    To fix CVE-2005-3901, you should update to the latest version of Macromedia Flash Communication Server.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2005-3901?

    CVE-2005-3901 affects Macromedia Flash Communication Server versions 1.0 and 1.5.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-3901 facilitate?

    CVE-2005-3901 facilitates denial of service attacks due to insufficient validation of certain RTMP data.

  • Is CVE-2005-3901 still relevant for modern systems?

    CVE-2005-3901 is mostly considered obsolete as the affected software versions are outdated and no longer widely used.

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