CVE-2009-3799 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious SWF file exploiting an integer overflow 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-2009-3799?
CVE-2009-3799 is a critical 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
Integer overflow in the Verifier::parseExceptionHandlers function in Adobe Flash Player before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SWF file with a large exception_count value that triggers memory corruption, related to "generation of ActionScript exception handlers."
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3799?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Adobe Air, Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3799?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-3799 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3799 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Adobe Air
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vx4-j5mm-h4p8.