CVE-2012-0725

Adobe Flash Player before 11.2.202.229 in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.151 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have…

published April 6, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Flash Player has a memory corruption vulnerability that could bring your applications to their knees! Think of it like a busy restaurant where a chef accidentally burns a batch of orders, causing chaos in the kitchen. One misstep can lead to a complete service shutdown, leaving hungry patrons disappointed! This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, meaning users can experience crashes or slowdowns that disrupt normal operations. While it may not be actively exploited, the potential for it to cause downtime is definitely something to keep an eye on!

Put simply

Think of it like a busy restaurant where a chef accidentally burns a batch of orders, causing chaos in the kitchen. One misstep can lead to a complete service shutdown, leaving hungry patrons disappointed! Adobe Flash Player versions before 11.2.202.229 are susceptible to memory corruption through unknown vectors, which could allow attackers to disrupt service or cause instability in applications.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service, meaning users can experience crashes or slowdowns that disrupt normal operations. While it may not be actively exploited, the potential for it to cause downtime is definitely something to keep an eye on! To protect against this issue, ensure that your Adobe Flash Player is updated to at least version 11.2.202.229. Additionally, consider monitoring for any unusual behavior in your systems that might indicate a problem. Regularly review Flash Player security advisories to stay informed! You've got this! Stay ahead of potential issues and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01990 · 80.4th percentile
Published
2012-04-06T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 APR 20:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 11.2.202.229 in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.151 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have…
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