CVE-2012-0779

Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; before 11.1.111.9 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before…

published May 4, 2012

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
87%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An object confusion vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with just the right crafted file — like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat when you least expect it! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where a waiter mistakenly serves you someone else’s meal. The kitchen (or code) is mixed up, and instead of your order, you end up with something completely different — and potentially harmful! If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on your system, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete control over your device. This could be an absolute nightmare, particularly if you're handling sensitive information!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant where a waiter mistakenly serves you someone else’s meal. The kitchen (or code) is mixed up, and instead of your order, you end up with something completely different — and potentially harmful! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of objects in memory, allowing attackers to craft malicious files that exploit this confusion to execute their code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on your system, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete control over your device. This could be an absolute nightmare, particularly if you're handling sensitive information! To protect yourself, ensure you update Adobe Flash Player to at least version 10.3.183.19 or 11.2.202.235, depending on your OS. It's crucial to apply these patches immediately and consider disabling Flash Player altogether, given its declining support. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll secure your system against this sneaky vulnerability! 😄

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.87085 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2012-05-04T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAY 19:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; before 11.1.111.9 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before…
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