CVE-2003-1017

Public Exploit

Description

Macromedia Flash Player before 7,0,19,0 stores a Flash data file in a predictable location that is accessible to web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Opera, which allows remote attackers to read restricted files via vulnerabilities in web browsers whose exploits rely on predictable names.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 10.25% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory macromedia.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb03-08.html	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14013	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8900	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1017?: CVE-2003-1017 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1017?: To fix CVE-2003-1017, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-1017 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-1017 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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