CVE-2008-4823: XSS
First published: Mon Nov 10 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to loose interpretation of an ActionScript attribute.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=9.0.124.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0.69.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0.39.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.16 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.16 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.18d60 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.20 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.20.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.28 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.28.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.28.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.31 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.31.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.45.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.47.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.48.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.112.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.114.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.115.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33390
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34226
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-248586-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-440.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-020.htm
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=834256&poid=
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-20.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0980.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32129
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021151
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4823?
CVE-2008-4823 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4823?
To fix CVE-2008-4823, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to a version later than 9.0.124.0.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4823?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-4823 can allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into web pages viewed by users.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2008-4823?
CVE-2008-4823 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 9.0.124.0 and earlier.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-4823 facilitate?
CVE-2008-4823 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling attackers to manipulate a user's web session.
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