How severe is CVE-2009-3792?

CVE-2009-3792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3792?

CVE-2009-3792 primarily affects Adobe Flash Media Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3792?

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-2009-3792 published?

CVE-2009-3792 was published on 2009-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3792

CVE-2009-3792 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Media Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Adobe Flash Media Server
Published: 2009-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Adobe Flash Media Server (FMS) before 3.5.3 allows attackers to load arbitrary DLL files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3792?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Adobe Flash Media Server (FMS) before 3.5.3 allows attackers to load arbitrary DLL files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3792?: CVE-2009-3792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3792?: CVE-2009-3792 primarily affects Adobe Flash Media Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3792?: 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-2009-3792 published?: CVE-2009-3792 was published on 2009-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_media_server:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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