CVE-2008-4503 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can trick users into granting camera or microphone access via disguised dialogs in Adobe Flash Player, requiring user interaction to exploit.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2008-4503?
CVE-2008-4503 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 9 Oct 2008. 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
The Settings Manager in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause victims to unknowingly click on a link or dialog via access control dialogs disguised as normal graphical elements, as demonstrated by hijacking the camera or microphone, and related to "clickjacking."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4503?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4503?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-4503 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4503 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rhm-jv98-85qw.