CVE-2012-5254

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

🔥 A buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute malicious code without breaking a sweat! Think of this as a crowded delivery truck that's too full—when you push in one more package, it might just pop open, spilling everything inside. That’s how this overflow works: too much data causes a chaotic result! The consequences? An attacker could gain full control over the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or even full system compromise. It's a cyber burglar breaking in unnoticed, rummaging through your most sensitive files!

Put simply

Think of this as a crowded delivery truck that's too full—when you push in one more package, it might just pop open, spilling everything inside. That’s how this overflow works: too much data causes a chaotic result! This buffer overflow vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory management issues in Adobe Flash Player, executing arbitrary code through unspecified vectors. It affects multiple versions across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android platforms, making it a versatile threat.

What to do

The consequences? An attacker could gain full control over the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or even full system compromise. It's a cyber burglar breaking in unnoticed, rummaging through your most sensitive files! To protect your systems, ensure you update Adobe Flash Player to versions 10.3.183.29 or 11.4.402.287 (for Windows and Mac OS) and the respective latest versions for Linux and Android. Regularly check for updates to Adobe AIR SDK as well, as this can mitigate potential risks. You've got this! By staying updated, you're not just a user, you're a security hero! 🦸

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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