Vulnerability identifier: #VU1329

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-4503

CWE-ID: CWE-693

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 attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim on the target system.

The weakness exists due to design error in the microphone and camera access dialog. By persuading a victim into clicking misleading Flash Player access control dialogs, a remote attacker can hijack the victims' click actions and gain unauthorized access to the system's camera and microphone.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in access to services 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 - 10.0.22.87

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

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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.