How severe is CVE-2005-2628?

CVE-2005-2628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2628?

CVE-2005-2628 primarily affects Macromedia Flash Player. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2628?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2628 published?

CVE-2005-2628 was published on 2005-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2628

CVE-2005-2628 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Flash Player
Published: 2005-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Macromedia Flash 6 and 7 (Flash.ocx) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SWF file with a modified frame type identifier that is used as an out-of-bounds array index to a function pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2628?: Macromedia Flash 6 and 7 (Flash.ocx) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SWF file with a modified frame type identifier that is used as an out-of-bounds array index to a function pointer.
How severe is CVE-2005-2628?: CVE-2005-2628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2628?: CVE-2005-2628 primarily affects Macromedia Flash Player. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2628?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2628 published?: CVE-2005-2628 was published on 2005-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.29.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.40.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.47.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.65.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:6.0.79.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:7.0.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:flash_player:7.0_r19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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