CVE-2012-2040
First published: Sat Jun 09 2012(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=11.2.202.235 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=11.1.115.8 | |
| Google Android | >=4.0<=4.4.4 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=11.1.111.9 | |
| Google Android | >=2.0<=3.2.6 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=3.2.0.2070 | |
| Google Android | ||
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =10-sp4 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =11-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =11-sp2 |
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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.
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