CVE-2012-5263

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 on Linux, before…

published October 9, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption issue lurks in Adobe Flash Player, affecting a range of platforms! This vulnerability could let attackers run arbitrary code without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant with a hidden trapdoor behind the bar — if you don’t know it's there, an unauthorized visitor can slip right in and wreak havoc in the kitchen without anyone noticing! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly leading to system compromise or denial of service — a nightmare scenario for any user! Imagine your device suddenly freezing up or worse, becoming a playground for cyber mischief. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a hidden trapdoor behind the bar — if you don’t know it's there, an unauthorized visitor can slip right in and wreak havoc in the kitchen without anyone noticing! Adobe Flash Player prior to versions 10.3.183.29, 11.4.402.287 for Windows and Mac, along with several earlier versions for Linux and Android, contain a memory corruption flaw that attackers can exploit through unspecified vectors to control the system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly leading to system compromise or denial of service — a nightmare scenario for any user! Imagine your device suddenly freezing up or worse, becoming a playground for cyber mischief. Yikes! Update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions (at least 10.3.183.29 and 11.4.402.287) to close off this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to ensure your software remains secure! You've got this! Stay vigilant, update your software, and keep your digital world secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04727 · 91.8th percentile
Published
2012-10-09T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 OCT 10:00Z
    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 on Linux, before…
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