CVE-2012-0779: Critical severity Adobe Flash Player vulnerability

Published May 4, 2012
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; before 11.1.111.9 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.8 on Android 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to an "object confusion vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in May 2012.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=10.3<10.3.183.19
Adobe Flash Player>=11.2<=11.2.202.233
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<=11.1.111.8
Google Android>=2.0<=2.3.7
Google Android>=3.0<=3.2.6
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<=11.1.115.7
Google Android>=4.0<=4.4.4

Event History

May 4, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0779?

CVE-2012-0779 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0779?

To fix CVE-2012-0779, users should update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version provided by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2012-0779?

CVE-2012-0779 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.19 and 11.x prior to 11.2.202.235.

4

Can CVE-2012-0779 be exploited on macOS?

Yes, CVE-2012-0779 can be exploited on macOS if the Adobe Flash Player version is below the required update.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0779?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-0779 in the latest releases of Adobe Flash Player.

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