CVE-2012-5249

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.4.402.287 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.2.202.243…

published October 9, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This sneaky buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on your system — and it’s been lurking around since before many of us realized Flash was a thing! 🔥 Imagine a package delivery system that accepts any box without checking its contents. If someone sends a suspiciously oversized box, it could contain anything dangerous, just like this buffer overflow can let malicious code slip right into your system! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of your system, running any code they wish — potentially compromising your data and privacy. The implications could be absolutely devastating if they gain administrative access! This isn’t just a minor glitch; it’s a serious risk!

Put simply

Imagine a package delivery system that accepts any box without checking its contents. If someone sends a suspiciously oversized box, it could contain anything dangerous, just like this buffer overflow can let malicious code slip right into your system! This vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating certain inputs that exceed allocated memory buffers.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of your system, running any code they wish — potentially compromising your data and privacy. The implications could be absolutely devastating if they gain administrative access! This isn’t just a minor glitch; it’s a serious risk! While there’s no known exploitation currently, it’s wise to update to Adobe Flash Player version 10.3.183.29 or later, and Adobe AIR version 3.4.0.2710 or later. Regularly check for updates to keep your software secure! You've got this! Stay proactive with your updates, and you'll have this vulnerability locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07273 · 94.3th percentile
Published
2012-10-09T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 OCT 10:00Z
    Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.4.402.287 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.2.202.243…
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