CVE-2012-0768

The Matrix3D component in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.16 and 11.x before 11.1.102.63 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; before 11.1.111.7 on…

published March 5, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty attack can take advantage of Adobe Flash Player's Matrix3D component before certain versions. This bug could lead to arbitrary code execution and memory corruption! Think of it like a production line where the workers are not checking the products—if someone sneaks in a faulty part, it can halt the entire operation. In this case, the Matrix3D component lets attackers introduce chaos to your system. An attacker could execute malicious code on your machine or cause a denial of service, leading to crashes or unresponsiveness. Depending on the execution context, this could mean anything from data breaches to system failures—definitely not a good day for your security!

Put simply

Think of it like a production line where the workers are not checking the products—if someone sneaks in a faulty part, it can halt the entire operation. In this case, the Matrix3D component lets attackers introduce chaos to your system. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory corruption within the Matrix3D component of Adobe Flash Player, which has been around in versions before 10.3.183.16 and 11.x prior to 11.1.102.63.

What to do

An attacker could execute malicious code on your machine or cause a denial of service, leading to crashes or unresponsiveness. Depending on the execution context, this could mean anything from data breaches to system failures—definitely not a good day for your security! Upgrade Adobe Flash Player to the latest secure version to mitigate this risk. Regularly check and apply updates, as Flash has been retired, making it important to ensure you're using supported alternatives. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06296 · 93.5th percentile
Published
2012-03-05T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAR 21:00Z
    The Matrix3D component in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.16 and 11.x before 11.1.102.63 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; before 11.1.111.7 on…
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