CVE-2002-0477

CVE-2002-0477 is a high-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Standalone Macromedia Flash Player 5.0 before 5,0,30,2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a .SWF file containing the "exec" FSCommand.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0477?
Standalone Macromedia Flash Player 5.0 before 5,0,30,2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a .SWF file containing the "exec" FSCommand.
How severe is CVE-2002-0477?
CVE-2002-0477 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0477 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0477?
CVE-2002-0477 affects Macromedia Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0477?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0477 published?
CVE-2002-0477 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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