CVE-2008-4473
CVE-2008-4473 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Adobe Flash CS3 Professional on Windows and Flash MX 2004 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SWF file containing long control parameters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4473?
- Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Adobe Flash CS3 Professional on Windows and Flash MX 2004 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SWF file containing long control parameters.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4473?
- CVE-2008-4473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4473 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4473?
- CVE-2008-4473 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4473?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-4473 published?
- CVE-2008-4473 was published on 2008-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32246
- http://security-assessment.com/files/advisories/2008-10-16_Multiple_Flash_Authoring_Heap_Overflows.pdf
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4429
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021060
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-09.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31769
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2837
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45914
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:cs3:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:mx_2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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