CVE-2008-2640: XSS
First published: Wed Jun 18 2008(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Flex 3 History Management feature in Adobe Flex 3.0.1 SDK and Flex Builder 3, and generated applications, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the anchor identifier to (1) client-side-detection-with-history/history/historyFrame.html, (2) express-installation-with-history/history/historyFrame.html, or (3) no-player-detection-with-history/history/historyFrame.html in templates/html-templates/. NOTE: Firefox 2.0 and possibly other browsers prevent exploitation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flex | =3 | |
| Adobe Flex | =3.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.watchfire.com/wfblog/2008/06/javascript-code.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-14.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29778
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020301
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30746
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1862
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43150
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2640?
CVE-2008-2640 is classified as having a medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2640?
To fix CVE-2008-2640, update Adobe Flex Builder to version 3.0.2 or later, or apply any security patches provided by Adobe.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2008-2640?
CVE-2008-2640 affects applications created with Adobe Flex 3.0.1 SDK, including Adobe Flex Builder 3.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-2640?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-2640 can allow remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising user data.
Is CVE-2008-2640 still a concern today?
While CVE-2008-2640 is an older vulnerability, applications using outdated versions of Adobe Flex may still be susceptible, making it a potential concern.
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