CVE-2005-4216: High severity Macromedia Flash Media Server vulnerability
Published Dec 14, 2005
·Updated
The Administration Service (FMSAdmin.exe) in Macromedia Flash Media Server 2.0 r1145 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed request with a single character to port 1111.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Macromedia Flash Media Server=2.0
Macromedia Flash Media Server=2.0
Macromedia Flash Media Server=2.0
Macromedia Flash Media Server=2.0
Macromedia Flash Media Server=2.0_r1145
Event History
Dec 14, 2005
CVE Published
11:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4216?
CVE-2005-4216 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-4216?
To fix CVE-2005-4216, upgrade to a patched version of Macromedia Flash Media Server that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-4216?
CVE-2005-4216 affects users of Macromedia Flash Media Server version 2.0 and its variants.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-4216 allow?
CVE-2005-4216 allows remote attackers to crash the server application through a malformed request.
5
When was CVE-2005-4216 disclosed?
CVE-2005-4216 was disclosed in December 2005.