Vulnerability identifier: #VU1328

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-4401

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to upload arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the unassisted invoking of the FileReference.browse() and FileReference.download() functions. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SWF file, trick the victim into opening it and download arbitrary files.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in further attacks on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Intall version 10.0.12.36 from vendor's website:
https://get.adobe.com/ru/flashplayer/

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0 - 9.0.277.0

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-18.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.