CVE-2009-3794 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted JPEG data in SWF files, requiring user interaction to view the content.
- 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-2009-3794?
CVE-2009-3794 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Adobe Air, published on 10 Dec 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted dimensions of JPEG data in an SWF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3794?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Adobe Air, Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3794?
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-2009-3794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Adobe Air
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxh4-4wmm-564x.