Vulnerability identifier: #VU1430

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-1870

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper access control. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SWF file, trick the victim into opening it, bypass the Security Sandbox model, scan ports, and obtain sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update Adobe Flash Player 9.x and earlier to version 9.0.246.0:
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html#fp9
Update Adobe Flash Player 10.x to version 10.0.32.18:
http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer
Update Adobe Air to version 1.5.2.
http://get.adobe.com/air/

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0 - 10.0.32.18

Adobe AIR: 1.0 - 1.5.2

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-10.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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