CVE-2009-0520: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Feb 24 2009(Updated: )
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Adobe Flash Player for Linux 10.0.12.36 that could allow attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system when crafted SWF file was opened by a victim.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.48.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0.24.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=10.0.15.3 | |
| Adobe | =1.5 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.1.1 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.124.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.47.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0.63 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0.70.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0.35.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.114.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.20.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.31.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.112.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.16 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =10.0.0.584 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.28.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0.69.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.28 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.45.0 | |
| Adobe Flex | =3.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =cs3 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.2 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.115.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0.25 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0.39.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =cs4 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=10.0.12.36 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0.34.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.1 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =10.0.12.10 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =9.0.20 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0.1 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =7.0.63 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-01.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0332.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0334.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487142
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=773
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=5929
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0513
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33880
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34012
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021750
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34226
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-254909-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0743
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34293
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48887
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6593
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16057
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0520?
CVE-2009-0520 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0520?
To fix CVE-2009-0520, users should upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 10.0.22.87 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2009-0520?
CVE-2009-0520 affects Adobe Flash Player for Linux versions up to and including 10.0.12.36 and older versions of Adobe Flash Player.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0520?
CVE-2009-0520 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted SWF files.
What products does CVE-2009-0520 impact?
CVE-2009-0520 impacts Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on multiple versions and platforms.
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