What is the severity of CVE-2009-0521?

CVE-2009-0521 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and sensitive information exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0521?

To fix CVE-2009-0521, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version beyond 10.0.15.3 or apply any available patches.

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2009-0521?

CVE-2009-0521 affects Adobe Flash Player for Linux versions 10.0.12.36 and earlier, as well as versions prior to 10.0.22.87.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0521?

CVE-2009-0521 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers for unauthorized access.

What can be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2009-0521?

Exploiting CVE-2009-0521 could lead to privilege escalation, allowing attackers to access sensitive information on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2009-0521

medium

4.6

CWE

200

24/2/2009

26/2/2009

17/5/2024

CVE-2009-0521: Infoleak

First published: Tue Feb 24 2009(Updated: )

A security flaw was found in the Adobe Flash Player for Linux 10.0.12.36 that could allow the attacker to view sensitive information, and possibly lead to privilege escalation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe Flash Player	<=10.0.15.3
Adobe Flash Player	=10.0.12.36
Linux Kernel
Adobe Flash Player	<=10.0.15.3
Adobe Flash Player	=10.0.12.36
Linux Linux

Remedy

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-01.html

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0513

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0521?
CVE-2009-0521 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0521?
To fix CVE-2009-0521, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version beyond 10.0.15.3 or apply any available patches.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2009-0521?
CVE-2009-0521 affects Adobe Flash Player for Linux versions 10.0.12.36 and earlier, as well as versions prior to 10.0.22.87.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0521?
CVE-2009-0521 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers for unauthorized access.
What can be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2009-0521?
Exploiting CVE-2009-0521 could lead to privilege escalation, allowing attackers to access sensitive information on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0521?
CVE-2009-0521 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0521?
To fix CVE-2009-0521, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version beyond 10.0.15.3 or apply any available patches.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2009-0521?
CVE-2009-0521 affects Adobe Flash Player for Linux versions 10.0.12.36 and earlier, as well as versions prior to 10.0.22.87.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0521?
CVE-2009-0521 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers for unauthorized access.
What can be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2009-0521?
Exploiting CVE-2009-0521 could lead to privilege escalation, allowing attackers to access sensitive information on the affected system.