CVE-2008-1655: XSS
First published: Wed Apr 09 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.115.0 and earlier, and 8.0.39.0 and earlier, makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS rebinding attacks via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | =1.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=9.0.115.0 | |
| Adobe Flex | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29763
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29865
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30507
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238305-1
- http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flashplayer/articles/fplayer9_security.html#goal_dns
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-11.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-21.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/44283
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0221.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28697
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019808
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-100A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1724/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41807
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10724
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1655?
CVE-2008-1655 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to DNS rebinding attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1655?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1655, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2008-1655?
CVE-2008-1655 affects Adobe Flash Player versions up to and including 9.0.115.0.
Can CVE-2008-1655 affect Adobe Flex?
Yes, CVE-2008-1655 can affect Adobe Flex 3.0 and earlier versions.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-1655 enable?
CVE-2008-1655 enables remote attackers to conduct DNS rebinding attacks, facilitating unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
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