CVE-2012-0773: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
The NetStream class in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.18 and 11.x before 11.2.202.228 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; Flash Player before 10.3.183.18 and 11.x before 11.2.202.223 on Solaris; Flash Player before 11.1.111.8 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and AIR before 3.2.0.2070 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0773?
CVE-2012-0773 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution via Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0773?
To fix CVE-2012-0773, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.18 or higher, or 11.x to version 11.2.202.228 or higher as appropriate for your operating system.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2012-0773?
CVE-2012-0773 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.18 and 11.x versions before 11.2.202.228 on various platforms.
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2012-0773?
CVE-2012-0773 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android 2.x and 3.x as well as AIR versions before 3.2.0.2070.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2012-0773 if I cannot update immediately?
If you cannot update immediately, consider disabling Flash Player or restricting its use until the patch is applied to mitigate CVE-2012-0773.