CVE-2012-4162: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 15 2012(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x before 9.5.2 and 10.x before 10.1.4 on Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4161.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.3.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.4.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =9.5.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.3.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.4 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.4.7 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.5 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =9.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =10.1.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.0.3 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.1 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.2 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =10.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4162?
CVE-2012-4162 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4162?
To fix CVE-2012-4162, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 9.5.2 or later for 9.x, and 10.1.4 or later for 10.x.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-4162?
CVE-2012-4162 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 9.x before 9.5.2 and 10.x before 10.1.4 on Mac OS X.
Can CVE-2012-4162 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2012-4162 can lead to data breaches as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on compromised systems.
Is CVE-2012-4162 specific to Windows or Mac OS X?
CVE-2012-4162 specifically affects Adobe products on Mac OS X.
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