# CVE-2003-1017: 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 Intern

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2003-12-17 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb03-08.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14013
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8900
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23298

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