CVE-2008-4820: Infoleak
First published: Mon Nov 10 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Flash Player ActiveX control in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier on Windows allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=9.0.124.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =7.0.69.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =8.0.39.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.16 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.16 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.18d60 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.20 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.20.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.28 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.28.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.28.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.31 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.31.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.45.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.47.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.48.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.112.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.114.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =9.0.115.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32129
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-20.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021148
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33390
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-248586-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-020.htm
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=834256&poid=
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46533
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4820?
The severity of CVE-2008-4820 is not explicitly defined but it allows attackers to obtain sensitive information which can lead to further exploits.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4820?
To fix CVE-2008-4820, update Adobe Flash Player to a version later than 9.0.124.0.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2008-4820?
CVE-2008-4820 affects Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2008-4820 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4820 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging specific vectors.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4820?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-4820 include unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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