CVE-2012-4165: 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-2012-4164.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.3<10.3.183.23 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.4<11.4.402.265 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.2<11.2.202.238 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.1<11.1.111.16 | |
| Android | >=2.0<=2.3.7 | |
| Android | >=3.0<=3.2.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.1<11.1.115.17 | |
| Android | >=4.0<=4.4.4 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK | <3.4.0.2540 | |
| Adobe AIR | <3.4.0.2540 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4165?
CVE-2012-4165 is classified as a critical vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4165?
To fix CVE-2012-4165, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.23 or later, or 11.x to version 11.4.402.265 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2012-4165?
CVE-2012-4165 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.23 and 11.x versions earlier than 11.4.402.265.
Is Adobe AIR vulnerable in CVE-2012-4165?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 3.4.0.2540 are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4165.
Which platforms are impacted by CVE-2012-4165?
CVE-2012-4165 impacts Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and various versions of Android.
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