CVE-2002-1625

CVE-2002-1625 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Macromedia Flash Player 6 does not terminate connections when the user leaves the web page, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth, resource, and CPU consumption) via the (1) loadMovie or (2) loadSound commands, which continue to execute until the browser is closed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1625?
Macromedia Flash Player 6 does not terminate connections when the user leaves the web page, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (bandwidth, resource, and CPU consumption) via the (1) loadMovie or (2) loadSound commands, which continue to execute until the browser is closed.
How severe is CVE-2002-1625?
CVE-2002-1625 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1625 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1625?
CVE-2002-1625 affects Macromedia Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1625?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1625 published?
CVE-2002-1625 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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