What is the severity of CVE-2008-3872?

CVE-2008-3872 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via crafted SWF files.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3872?

To fix CVE-2008-3872, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.115.0 or later.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-3872?

CVE-2008-3872 affects Adobe Flash Player 8.0.39.0 and earlier, as well as any 9.x versions up to 9.0.115.0.

Can CVE-2008-3872 allow remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2008-3872 allows remote attackers to bypass security settings through specially crafted SWF files.

What parameters can be bypassed due to CVE-2008-3872?

CVE-2008-3872 allows attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess parameter setting.

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CVE-2008-3872

critical

9.3

CWE

264

6/10/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-3872

First published: Mon Oct 06 2008(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player 8.0.39.0 and earlier, and 9.x up to 9.0.115.0, allows remote attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess parameter setting via a crafted SWF file with unspecified "Filter evasion" manipulations.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11	>=8.0<=8.0.39.0
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11	>=9.0<=9.0.115.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2008-3872?
CVE-2008-3872 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via crafted SWF files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3872?
To fix CVE-2008-3872, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.115.0 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-3872?
CVE-2008-3872 affects Adobe Flash Player 8.0.39.0 and earlier, as well as any 9.x versions up to 9.0.115.0.
Can CVE-2008-3872 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2008-3872 allows remote attackers to bypass security settings through specially crafted SWF files.
What parameters can be bypassed due to CVE-2008-3872?
CVE-2008-3872 allows attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess parameter setting.

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