CVE-2012-2040: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in 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 local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in an unspecified directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2040?
CVE-2012-2040 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for exploitation through untrusted search path issues.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2040?
To fix CVE-2012-2040, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 10.3.183.20 or later for Windows and Mac, and 11.2.202.236 or later for Linux.
Which Adobe software is affected by CVE-2012-2040?
CVE-2012-2040 affects versions of Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.20 and certain 11.x versions prior to 11.2.202.236.
Is Adobe AIR impacted by CVE-2012-2040?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 3.2.0.2070 are also impacted by CVE-2012-2040.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2012-2040?
CVE-2012-2040 affects Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android 2.x to 4.x platforms.