CVE-2009-3244
CVE-2009-3244 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Adobe Shockwave Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PlayerVersion property value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3244?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the SwDir.dll ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PlayerVersion property value.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3244?
- CVE-2009-3244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3244 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3244?
- CVE-2009-3244 primarily affects Adobe Shockwave Player. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-3244?
- 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-2009-3244 published?
- CVE-2009-3244 was published on 2009-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023123
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-16.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9682
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36905
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3134
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6530
Affected products (41)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.0.196:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.0.196a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.0.204:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.0.205:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.1.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.1.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.1.105:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.1.106:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.321:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.323:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.324:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.325:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:9.0.383:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:9.0.432:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.0.0.210:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.0.1.004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.1.0.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.1.1.016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.1.4.020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.2.0.021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.2.0.022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.2.0.023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:11.0.0.456:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:11.0.3.471:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:11.5.0.595:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:11.5.0.596:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:11.5.2.602:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:11.5.6.606:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:11.5.7.609:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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