CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0778: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed May 09 2012(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Professional before CS6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Flash CS3=9.0
Adobe Flash CS4=10.0
Adobe Flash CS5.5<=11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0778?

    CVE-2012-0778 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0778?

    To fix CVE-2012-0778, update Adobe Flash Professional to the latest version available from Adobe.

  • Which versions of Adobe Flash are affected by CVE-2012-0778?

    CVE-2012-0778 affects Adobe Flash CS3 version 9.0, Adobe Flash CS4 version 10.0, and up to version 11.0 of Adobe Flash CS5.5.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2012-0778 facilitate?

    CVE-2012-0778 facilitates attacks that can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

  • Is CVE-2012-0778 known to be exploited in the wild?

    CVE-2012-0778 is recognized as a serious vulnerability, but specific exploitation cases in the wild may vary.

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