How severe is CVE-2008-5499?

CVE-2008-5499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5499?

CVE-2008-5499 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player For Linux. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5499?

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-2008-5499 published?

CVE-2008-5499 was published on 2008-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5499

CVE-2008-5499 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player For Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 79% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 79% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player For Linux
Published: 2008-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player for Linux 10.0.12.36, and 9.0.151.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5499?: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player for Linux 10.0.12.36, and 9.0.151.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.
How severe is CVE-2008-5499?: CVE-2008-5499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5499?: CVE-2008-5499 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player For Linux. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5499?: 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-2008-5499 published?: CVE-2008-5499 was published on 2008-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:9.0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:9.0.48.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:9.0.115.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:9.0.124.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:10.0.12.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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