CVE-2009-1862

flash-plugin: Remote code execution vulnerability via malicious SWF (Shockwave Flash) content

Published Jul 23, 2009 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 21.2% KEV · Listed
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x through 9.1.2, and Adobe Flash Player 9.x through 9.0.159.0 and 10.x through 10.0.22.87, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via (1) a crafted Flash application in a .pdf file or (2) a crafted .swf file, related to authplay.dll, as exploited in the wild in July 2009.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 22, 2025, 12:05 AM
Reserved
Jun 1, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 23, 2009, 8:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:08 PM
Severity
Critical
Public date
Jul 21, 2009, 12:00 AM