How severe is CVE-2008-3796?

CVE-2008-3796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3796?

CVE-2008-3796 primarily affects Swfdec. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3796?

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

When was CVE-2008-3796 published?

CVE-2008-3796 was published on 2008-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3796

CVE-2008-3796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Swfdec 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Swfdec
Published: 2008-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Swfdec 0.6 before 0.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a 1x1 JPEG image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3796?: Swfdec 0.6 before 0.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a 1x1 JPEG image.
How severe is CVE-2008-3796?: CVE-2008-3796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3796?: CVE-2008-3796 primarily affects Swfdec. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3796 published?: CVE-2008-3796 was published on 2008-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:swfdec:swfdec:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:swfdec:swfdec:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:swfdec:swfdec:0.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:swfdec:swfdec:0.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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