critical
10
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2044: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 15 2012(Updated: )

Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.6.6.636 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2043, CVE-2012-2045, CVE-2012-2046, and CVE-2012-2047.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Shockwave Player<=11.6.5.635
Adobe Shockwave Player=1.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=2.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=3.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=4.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=5.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=6.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.196
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.196a
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.204
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.0.205
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.100
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.103
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.105
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.1.106
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.321
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.323
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.324
Adobe Shockwave Player=8.5.325
Adobe Shockwave Player=9
Adobe Shockwave Player=9.0.383
Adobe Shockwave Player=9.0.432
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.0.0.210
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.0.1.004
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.0.11
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.0.011
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.1.016
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.1.4.020
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.021
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.022
Adobe Shockwave Player=10.2.0.023
Adobe Shockwave Player=11
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.0.0.456
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.0.3.471
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.595
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.0.596
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.1.601
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.2.602
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.6.606
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.7.609
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.8.612
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.9.615
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.9.620
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.5.10.620
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.6.0.626
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.6.1.629
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.6.3.633
Adobe Shockwave Player=11.6.4.634

Remedy

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-17.html

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2044?

    CVE-2012-2044 is considered critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2044?

    To fix CVE-2012-2044, users should upgrade to Adobe Shockwave Player version 11.6.6.636 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2012-2044?

    CVE-2012-2044 affects all versions of Adobe Shockwave Player prior to version 11.6.6.636.

  • Can CVE-2012-2044 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2044 can be exploited remotely, making it a significant risk for users without the latest updates.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2012-2044 facilitate?

    CVE-2012-2044 can facilitate attacks that lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service through memory corruption.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203