How severe is CVE-2006-3588?

CVE-2006-3588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-3588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3588?

CVE-2006-3588 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3588?

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

When was CVE-2006-3588 published?

CVE-2006-3588 was published on 2006-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3588

CVE-2006-3588 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2006-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe (Macromedia) Flash Player 8.0.24.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a malformed, compressed .swf file, a different issue than CVE-2006-3587.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3588?: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe (Macromedia) Flash Player 8.0.24.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a malformed, compressed .swf file, a different issue than CVE-2006-3587.
How severe is CVE-2006-3588?: CVE-2006-3588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3588?: CVE-2006-3588 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3588 published?: CVE-2006-3588 was published on 2006-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:8.0.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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