CVE-2009-0519 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted SWF files 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-2009-0519?

CVE-2009-0519 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Air, published on 26 Feb 2009. 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 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Shockwave Flash (aka .swf) file.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0519?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Adobe Air, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player for Linux, Adobe Flex.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0519?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-0519 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0519 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Air vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3v4-9m46-pvqg.

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