CVE-2005-4216: High severity Macromedia Flash Media Server vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2005
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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
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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.

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