CVE-2012-5251

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

⚠️ An unchecked buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player could leave your system vulnerable to an all-too-welcome intruder! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that keeps seating more diners than it can handle — sooner or later, the overflow causes chaos in the kitchen! 🎭 An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on your system, which means they could take control and do just about anything — from stealing sensitive data to wreaking havoc on your files. This could be absolutely devastating for both personal users and organizations alike!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that keeps seating more diners than it can handle — sooner or later, the overflow causes chaos in the kitchen! 🎭 This vulnerability is due to a buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code through unspecified vectors, making it particularly sneaky!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on your system, which means they could take control and do just about anything — from stealing sensitive data to wreaking havoc on your files. This could be absolutely devastating for both personal users and organizations alike! To protect yourself, make sure to update Flash Player to version 10.3.183.29 or later, and ensure that Adobe AIR is patched to at least version 3.4.0.2710. Regularly check for updates to keep your system secure! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated for a safer digital experience. 🛡️

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…
    cvelistv5