Vulnerability Description
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 exception_count value that triggers memory corruption, related to "generation of ActionScript exception handlers."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Adobe Air | <= 1.5.2 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 10.0.32.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00003.html
- http://osvdb.org/60889
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37584Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37902
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38241
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023306Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023307Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1021716.1-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4004
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-19.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1657.htmlPatch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1658.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508334/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37199
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3799?
CVE-2009-3799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 w...
How severe is CVE-2009-3799?
CVE-2009-3799 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Adobe Air, Adobe Flash Player.