Adobe Flash Media Server up to 3.0.0 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Adobe Flash Media Server up to 3.0.0. This affects an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3791. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Flash Media Server up to 3.0.0 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Media Server (FMS) before 3.5.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via unknown vectors.

The weakness was shared 12/21/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at adobe.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-3791 since 10/26/2009. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43390 (Adobe Flash Media Server < 3.0.5 / 3.5.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB09-18)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc.. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116773 (Adobe Flash Media Server Security Update (APSB09-18)).

Upgrading to version 3.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (43390), SecurityFocus (BID 37419†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24459†). The entry VDB-51225 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 43390
Nessus Name: Adobe Flash Media Server < 3.0.5 / 3.5.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB09-18)
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OpenVAS ID: 100551
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Flash Media Server multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Flash Media Server 3.0.1
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10/26/2009 🔍
12/04/2009 +39 days 🔍
12/18/2009 +14 days 🔍
12/21/2009 +3 days 🔍
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12/22/2009 +1 days 🔍
12/23/2009 +1 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1911 days 🔍
04/23/2025 +3689 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: adobe.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3791 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3791
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51224
SecurityFocus: 37419 - Adobe Flash Media Server Resource Exhaustion Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 24459 - [APSB09-18] Adobe Flash Media Server < 3.5.3 Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Cause DoS, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/23/2025 18:59
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (62), 02/18/2017 21:23 (12), 08/30/2021 08:40 (3), 04/23/2025 18:59 (17)
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