CVE-2005-4708
CVE-2005-4708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Captivate with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Adobe Captivate
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Macromedia MX 2004 products, Captivate, Contribute 2, Contribute 3, and eLicensing client install the Macromedia Licensing Service with the Users group permitted to configure the service, including the path to executable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code as Local System.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4708?
- Adobe Macromedia MX 2004 products, Captivate, Contribute 2, Contribute 3, and eLicensing client install the Macromedia Licensing Service with the Users group permitted to configure the service, including the path to executable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code as Local System.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4708?
- CVE-2005-4708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4708 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4708?
- CVE-2005-4708 primarily affects Adobe Captivate. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4708?
- 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-2005-4708 published?
- CVE-2005-4708 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15654
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014158
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014159
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014160
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014161
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014162
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014163
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014164
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014165
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014166
- http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~sudhakar/papers/winval.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/953860
- http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-04.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/17248
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423587/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13925
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0723
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:captivate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:contribute:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:contribute:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dreamweaver:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:elicensing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:fireworks:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:freehand:mx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:studio:mx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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