CVE-2008-4473 json
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Adobe Flash CS3 Professional on Windows and Flash MX 2004 allow remote attackers to execute arbitra…
published 2008-10-17 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4454
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.9%
- EPSS 7.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Adobe Flash CS3 Professional on Windows and Flash MX 2004 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SWF file containing long control parameters.
Exploit prediction
7.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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adobe.com
/support/security/advisories/apsa08-09.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/32246
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45914
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1021060
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/31769
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/497397/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2837
vdb-entry
- security-assessment.com /files/advisories/2008-10-16_Multiple_Flash_Authoring_Heap_Overflows.pdf
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/4429
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4473
- NVD CVE-2008-4473
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