CVE-2008-5499 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Linux systems by tricking users into opening a crafted SWF file in Adobe Flash Player.
- 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-2008-5499?
CVE-2008-5499 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Dec 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player for Linux 10.0.12.36, and 9.0.151.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5499?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (4)
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:3 | All versions | 0:9.0.152.0-1.el3.with.oss |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:4 | All versions | 0:9.0.152.0-1.el4 |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::client | All versions | 0:10.0.15.3-2.el5 |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::server | All versions | 0:10.0.15.3-2.el5 |
Products include Adobe Flash Player for Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5499?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-5499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5499 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmfj-rgc6-43mh, RHSA-2008:1047.