CVE-2012-5260

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 in Adobe Flash Player could be your ticket to unexpected chaos! With versions before 10.3.183.29 for Windows and Mac, and earlier versions for Linux and Android, attackers could run arbitrary code with a little creative finesse! Think of it like a crowded restaurant where the kitchen doesn't check the orders properly. If the chef accepts an oversized order without question, it might lead to a chaotic plate of mixed-up dishes hitting the table, or worse—a food fight! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the affected system. While it hasn’t been known to be exploited in the wild, the possibility of running unknown code is a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded restaurant where the kitchen doesn't check the orders properly. If the chef accepts an oversized order without question, it might lead to a chaotic plate of mixed-up dishes hitting the table, or worse—a food fight! This buffer overflow allows attackers to exploit memory mismanagement in Adobe Flash Player, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability stems from unspecified vectors that compromise the integrity of the memory.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the affected system. While it hasn’t been known to be exploited in the wild, the possibility of running unknown code is a recipe for disaster! To protect yourself, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player versions 10.3.183.29 or 11.4.402.287 for Windows and Mac. Ensure you install the latest updates for Linux and Android as well. As a bonus, consider disabling Flash Player entirely if you don’t need it! 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can shield your systems from potential attacks! 💪✨

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