CVE-2008-4822: Medium severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
Published Nov 10, 2008
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier does not properly interpret policy files, which allows remote attackers to bypass a non-root domain policy.
Affected Software
20 affected components
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.16
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.48.0
Adobe Flash Player<=9.0.124.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.18d60
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.47.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.114.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.112.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.16
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.69.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.45.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.115.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.39.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20
Adobe Flash Player=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4822?
CVE-2008-4822 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4822?
To fix CVE-2008-4822, update Adobe Flash Player to version 9.0.124.1 or later.
3
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2008-4822?
CVE-2008-4822 allows remote attackers to bypass domain policies, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
4
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2008-4822?
CVE-2008-4822 affects Adobe Flash Player versions up to and including 9.0.124.0.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2008-4822?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2008-4822; upgrading to a patched version is necessary.