CVE-2009-0519 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Air
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3v4-9m46-pvqg.