Vulnerability Description
The ActionScript 2 virtual machine in Adobe Flash Player 10.x before 10.0.12.36 and 9.x before 9.0.151.0, and Adobe AIR before 1.5, does not verify a member element's size when performing (1) DefineConstantPool, (2) ActionJump, (3) ActionPush, (4) ActionTry, and unspecified other actions, which allows remote attackers to read sensitive data from process memory via a crafted PDF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Air | < 1.5 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | >= 9.0.16.0, < 9.0.151.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33390Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Third Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4692Third Party Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-248586-1Broken Link
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-020.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-22.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.isecpartners.com/advisories/2008-01-flash.txtThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498561/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33390Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34226Third Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-23.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4692Third Party Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-248586-1Broken Link
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-020.htmThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5361?
CVE-2008-5361 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ActionScript 2 virtual machine in Adobe Flash Player 10.x before 10.0.12.36 and 9.x before 9.0.151.0, and Adobe AIR before 1.5, does not verify a member element's size when performing (1) DefineCo...
How severe is CVE-2008-5361?
CVE-2008-5361 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-2008-5361?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Air, Adobe Flash Player.