Adobe Flash Media Server up to 3.0.0 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Adobe Flash Media Server up to 3.0.0. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3792. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Flash Media Server up to 3.0.0 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in Adobe Flash Media Server (FMS) before 3.5.3 allows attackers to load arbitrary DLL files via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was published 12/21/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-3792 since 10/26/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

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 37420†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24460†). Similar entry is available at VDB-51224. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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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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12/23/2009 +2 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1911 days 🔍
08/30/2021 +2357 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-3792 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3792
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51225
SecurityFocus: 37420 - Adobe Flash Media Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 24460 - [APSB09-18] Adobe Flash Media Server < 3.5.3 Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Load Arbitrary DLL Files, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/30/2021 08:45
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (60), 02/19/2017 09:33 (13), 08/30/2021 08:45 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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