CVE-2012-4164: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 21 2012(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.4.402.265 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.2.202.238 on Linux, before 11.1.111.16 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.17 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.4.0.2540; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.4.0.2540 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4163 and CVE-2012-4165.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=10.3<10.3.183.23 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.4<11.4.402.265 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.2<11.2.202.238 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.1<11.1.111.16 | |
| Android | >=2.0<=2.3.7 | |
| Android | >=3.0<=3.2.6 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.1<11.1.115.17 | |
| Android | >=4.0<=4.4.4 | |
| Adobe | <3.4.0.2540 | |
| Adobe AIR | <3.4.0.2540 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4164?
CVE-2012-4164 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4164?
To fix CVE-2012-4164, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.23 or later and Adobe AIR to version 3.4.0.2540 or later.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2012-4164?
CVE-2012-4164 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, as well as Adobe AIR and AIR SDK on multiple platforms.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4164?
Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.4.402.265 are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4164.
Are mobile versions of Adobe Flash Player affected by CVE-2012-4164?
Yes, CVE-2012-4164 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 11.1.111.16 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and versions before 11.1.115.17 on Android 4.x.
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