CVE-2003-1017 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read restricted files by exploiting predictable file storage locations in Macromedia Flash Player via vulnerable web browsers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1017?
CVE-2003-1017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Macromedia Flash Player before 7,0,19,0 stores a Flash data file in a predictable location that is accessible to web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Opera, which allows remote attackers to read restricted files via vulnerabilities in web browsers whose exploits rely on predictable names.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1017?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-1017 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1017 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgw8-f263-mhhf.