CVE-2012-2038: Infoleak
First published: Sat Jun 09 2012(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.3.300.257 on Windows and Mac OS X; before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.2.202.236 on Linux; before 11.1.111.10 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.9 on Android 4.x, and Adobe AIR before 3.3.0.3610, allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.235 | |
| macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.1.115.8 | |
| Android | >=4.0<=4.4.4 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.1.111.9 | |
| Android | >=2.0<=3.2.6 | |
| Adobe | <=3.2.0.2070 | |
| Android | ||
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =10-sp4 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =11-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =11-sp2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2038?
CVE-2012-2038 has a medium severity rating, allowing potential attackers to bypass security restrictions in Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2038?
To fix CVE-2012-2038, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2012-2038?
Versions of Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.3.300.257 are affected by CVE-2012-2038.
Is CVE-2012-2038 relevant for Android users?
Yes, CVE-2012-2038 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 11.1.111.10 on Android 2.x and 3.x as well as before 11.1.115.9 on Android 4.x.
Does CVE-2012-2038 affect Linux users?
CVE-2012-2038 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.2.202.236 on Linux platforms.
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