CVE-2009-0521: Infoleak

Published 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.

Other sources

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 on Linux allows local users to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a crafted library in a directory contained in the RPATH.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe Flash Player for Linux<=10.0.15.3
Adobe Flash Player for Linux=10.0.12.36
Linux Linux
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Flash Player for Linux<=10.0.15.3
Adobe Flash Player for Linux=10.0.12.36
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Feb 24, 2009
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 26, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
04:17 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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