CVE-2009-3796

CVE-2009-3796 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Adobe Air with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "data injection vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3796?
Adobe Flash Player before 10.0.42.34 and Adobe AIR before 1.5.3 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "data injection vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-3796?
CVE-2009-3796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3796 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3796?
CVE-2009-3796 primarily affects Adobe Adobe Air. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3796?
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-2009-3796 published?
CVE-2009-3796 was published on 2009-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (46)

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