CVE-2012-5677

Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.5.502.135 on Windows, before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.5.502.136 on Mac OS X…

published December 12, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player could allow crafty attackers to execute arbitrary code – a sneaky way to take control! 🔥 Think of it like a jigsaw puzzle with a piece that doesn’t quite fit; when forced, it can completely change the picture. If the wrong piece is in place, it can lead to unexpected results, just like the overflow here can lead to executing harmful commands. If exploited, an attacker could run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or taking over the system entirely. This vulnerability could be a gateway for chaos, affecting your system's integrity and security.

Put simply

Think of it like a jigsaw puzzle with a piece that doesn’t quite fit; when forced, it can completely change the picture. If the wrong piece is in place, it can lead to unexpected results, just like the overflow here can lead to executing harmful commands. This integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player can be exploited via unspecified vectors, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable versions on Windows, macOS, Linux, and certain Android devices.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or taking over the system entirely. This vulnerability could be a gateway for chaos, affecting your system's integrity and security. To mitigate this risk, update Adobe Flash Player to versions 10.3.183.49 or 11.5.502.136 or later on all platforms. Additionally, ensure that Adobe AIR is updated to version 3.5.0.880 or higher. Regularly check for updates to keep your systems secure. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06868 · 94.0th percentile
Published
2012-12-12T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 DEC 11:00Z
    Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.5.502.135 on Windows, before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.5.502.136 on Mac OS X…
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