How severe is CVE-2008-1201?

CVE-2008-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1201?

CVE-2008-1201 primarily affects Adobe Flash. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1201?

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

When was CVE-2008-1201 published?

CVE-2008-1201 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1201

CVE-2008-1201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Adobe Flash
Published: 2008-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in FLA file parsing in Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Flash Professional 8, and Flash Basic 8 on Windows allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .FLA file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1201?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in FLA file parsing in Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Flash Professional 8, and Flash Basic 8 on Windows allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .FLA file.
How severe is CVE-2008-1201?: CVE-2008-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1201?: CVE-2008-1201 primarily affects Adobe Flash. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1201 published?: CVE-2008-1201 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash:basic:8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash:professional:8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash:professional:cs3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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