CVE-2009-1879: XSS

Published Aug 21, 2009
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.template.html in the express-install templates in the SDK in Adobe Flex before 3.4, when the installed Flash version is older than a specified requiredMajorVersion value, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Flex SDK<3.4

Event History

Aug 21, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1879?

CVE-2009-1879 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1879?

To fix CVE-2009-1879, upgrade to Adobe Flex SDK version 3.4 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1879?

CVE-2009-1879 affects Adobe Flex SDK versions prior to 3.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1879?

CVE-2009-1879 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2009-1879 allow attackers to execute code?

Yes, CVE-2009-1879 can allow remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary web script or HTML.

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