CVE-2009-3799 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Specifically, a large exception_count value in a crafted SWF file can trigger memory corruption during the generation of ActionScript exception handlers. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the vulnerability is severe, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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