CVE-2008-3872 describes a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player versions 8.0.39.0 and earlier, and 9.x up to 9.0.115.0, where remote attackers can bypass the allowScriptAccess parameter. This bypass is achieved through crafted SWF files utilizing unspecified "Filter evasion" techniques. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 8.0, <= 8.0.39.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 9.0, <= 9.0.115.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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