CVE-2009-3798

CVE-2009-3798 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-399.

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 that trigger memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3798?
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 that trigger memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2009-3798?
CVE-2009-3798 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3798 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3798?
CVE-2009-3798 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-2009-3798?
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-2009-3798 published?
CVE-2009-3798 was published on 2009-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (46)

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