CVE-2012-4167

Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.4.402.265 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.2.202.238…

published August 21, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An integer overflow lurking in Adobe Flash Player could give attackers the key to run arbitrary code on your system! Think of this vulnerability as a crowded concert where a few tickets have been oversold, letting in more fans than the venue can handle — once the crowd surges, chaos ensues! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to take complete control of affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches, malware installation, or complete system compromise. It’s like opening the floodgates and letting in all the uninvited guests!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a crowded concert where a few tickets have been oversold, letting in more fans than the venue can handle — once the crowd surges, chaos ensues! This integer overflow vulnerability occurs when the software fails to handle large numerical values correctly, allowing attackers to manipulate the execution flow and run malicious code.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to take complete control of affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches, malware installation, or complete system compromise. It’s like opening the floodgates and letting in all the uninvited guests! Upgrade your Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions: 10.3.183.23 or higher for Flash and 3.4.0.2540 or higher for AIR. Regularly check for updates to ensure your software remains secure! You’ve got this! Keep your software updated and you can protect your system from potential threats! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09233 · 95.3th percentile
Published
2012-08-21T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 AUG 23:00Z
    Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.4.402.265 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.2.202.238…
    cvelistv5