CVE-2009-0521: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0521: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 o...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.x before 9.0.159.0 and 10.x before 10.0.22.87 on Linux allows local users to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a crafted library in a directory contained in the RPATH.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Adobe Flash Player Linux issue can let a local user influence library loading and potentially read sensitive information or gain privileges. It matters mainly where legacy Flash remains installed on Linux systems, especially multi-user machines or managed desktops. Exposure is limited to Linux systems running the affected Adobe Flash Player versions. The bundle does not identify non-Linux platforms, browser-specific conditions, or affected downstream packages beyond referenced Red Hat and Gentoo advisories. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected Flash is still present on business systems. Prioritize verification over emergency response, because the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Update Flash Player to 9.0.159.0, 10.0.22.87, or later on Linux.; Apply distribution fixes referenced by Red Hat and Gentoo advisories.; Check Adobe APSB09-01 for vendor guidance and deployment details..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 26, 2009, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6160CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
flash-unspecified-information-disclosure(48904)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=487144CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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