CVE-2003-1017

CVE-2003-1017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Director 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 before 7,0,19,0 stores a Flash data file in a predictable location that is accessible to web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Opera, which allows remote attackers to read restricted files via vulnerabilities in web browsers whose exploits rely on predictable names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1017?
Macromedia Flash Player before 7,0,19,0 stores a Flash data file in a predictable location that is accessible to web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Opera, which allows remote attackers to read restricted files via vulnerabilities in web browsers whose exploits rely on predictable names.
How severe is CVE-2003-1017?
CVE-2003-1017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1017 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1017?
CVE-2003-1017 primarily affects Macromedia Director. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1017?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1017 published?
CVE-2003-1017 was published on 2004-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)