CVE-2009-1870

CVE-2009-1870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Air with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.246.0 and 10.x before 10.0.32.18, and Adobe AIR before 1.5.2, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving saving an SWF file to a hard drive, related to a "local sandbox vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1870?
Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.246.0 and 10.x before 10.0.32.18, and Adobe AIR before 1.5.2, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving saving an SWF file to a hard drive, related to a "local sandbox vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-1870?
CVE-2009-1870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1870 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1870?
CVE-2009-1870 primarily affects Adobe Air. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1870?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1870 published?
CVE-2009-1870 was published on 2009-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (40)

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