How severe is CVE-2008-5109?

CVE-2008-5109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5109 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-2008-5109?

CVE-2008-5109 primarily affects Adobe Flash Media Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5109?

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

When was CVE-2008-5109 published?

CVE-2008-5109 was published on 2008-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5109

CVE-2008-5109 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Media Server 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-16.

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-16
Affected product: Adobe Flash Media Server
Published: 2008-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Adobe Flash Media Server (FMS) 3.0 does not enable SWF Verification for (1) RTMPE and (2) RTMPTE sessions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to make copies of video content via stream-capture software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5109?: The default configuration of Adobe Flash Media Server (FMS) 3.0 does not enable SWF Verification for (1) RTMPE and (2) RTMPTE sessions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to make copies of video content via stream-capture software.
How severe is CVE-2008-5109?: CVE-2008-5109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5109 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-2008-5109?: CVE-2008-5109 primarily affects Adobe Flash Media Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5109?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5109 published?: CVE-2008-5109 was published on 2008-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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