CVE-2009-3799: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 8, 2009
·
Updated

Integer overflow in the Verifier::parseExceptionHandlers function in Adobe Flash Player before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SWF file with a large exceptioncount value that triggers memory corruption, related to "generation of ActionScript exception handlers."

Affected Software

49 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/flash-plugin<0:9.0.260.0-1.el3
0:9.0.260.0-1.el3
redhat/flash-plugin<0:9.0.260.0-1.el4
0:9.0.260.0-1.el4
redhat/flash-plugin<0:10.0.42.34-1.el5
0:10.0.42.34-1.el5
Adobe Adobe AIR=1.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.125.0
Adobe Adobe AIR=1.5.1
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.24.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.18d60
Adobe Flash Player=7.1.1
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.124.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.47.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.63
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.70.0
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.12.36
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.35.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.114.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.159.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.112.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.16
Adobe Flash Player=8
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.0.584
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.69.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.155.0
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.22.87
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.28
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.45.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.31
Adobe Flash Player=7.2
Adobe Adobe AIR<=1.5.2
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.115.0
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.25
Adobe Flash Player=8.0
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.39.0
Adobe Adobe AIR=1.0.1
Adobe Flash Player=8.0.34.0
Adobe Flash Player=8
Adobe Adobe AIR=1.1
Adobe Flash Player=7.1
Adobe Flash Player=10.0.12.10
Adobe Flash Player<=10.0.32.18
Adobe Flash Player=9.0.20
Adobe Flash Player=7.0.1
Adobe Flash Player=8.0
Adobe Flash Player=9.0

Event History

Dec 8, 2009
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Dec 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3799?

CVE-2009-3799 is considered critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3799?

To fix CVE-2009-3799, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 10.0.42.34 or later and Adobe AIR to version 1.5.3 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2009-3799?

CVE-2009-3799 affects various versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR across multiple operating systems.

4

Can CVE-2009-3799 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3799 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted SWF files.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-3799?

CVE-2009-3799 involves an integer overflow in the Verifier::parseExceptionHandlers function leading to memory corruption.

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