Vulnerability Description
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier, when a Mozilla browser is used, does not properly interpret jar: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Camino | All versions |
| Mozilla | Firefox | All versions |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | All versions |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 9.0.124.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32702Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33390Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-248586-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-440.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-020.htm
- http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=834256&poid=
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-20.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0980.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32129Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021149
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4821?
CVE-2008-4821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier, when a Mozilla browser is used, does not properly interpret jar: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-4821?
CVE-2008-4821 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Camino, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Adobe Flash Player.