CVE-2012-5253

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

⚠️ A classic buffer overflow in Adobe Flash could let attackers execute arbitrary code! 📽️ Think of it like an overflowing bathtub that spills water everywhere, causing damage and chaos — that's what this vulnerability can do to your system's security! If exploited, an attacker could gain control over affected systems, allowing them to run commands, steal data, or compromise system integrity. This could lead to unauthorized access and potentially devastating consequences for users.

Put simply

Think of it like an overflowing bathtub that spills water everywhere, causing damage and chaos — that's what this vulnerability can do to your system's security! This buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by utilizing unspecified vectors, affecting various OS versions including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain control over affected systems, allowing them to run commands, steal data, or compromise system integrity. This could lead to unauthorized access and potentially devastating consequences for users. To protect yourself, it's crucial to update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.29 or later for Windows and Mac OS X, and ensure your Android version is upgraded to at least 11.1.115.20. Regularly review your software updates to stay ahead of vulnerabilities! You've got this! Follow these steps, and together we can keep our systems secure! 🛡️

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