CVE-2012-4168: Infoleak

Published Aug 21, 2012
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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 remote attackers to read content from a different domain via a crafted web site.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=10.3<10.3.183.23
Adobe Flash Player>=11.4<11.4.402.265
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player>=11.2<11.2.202.238
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<11.1.111.16
Google Android>=2.0<=2.3.7
Google Android>=3.0<=3.2.6
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<11.1.115.17
Google Android>=4.0<=4.4.4
Adobe AIR<3.4.0.2540
Adobe AIR SDK<3.4.0.2540

Event History

Aug 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4168?

CVE-2012-4168 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4168?

To fix CVE-2012-4168, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.23 or later for Windows and Mac, or version 11.4.402.265 for other platforms.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2012-4168?

CVE-2012-4168 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.23 for Windows and Mac, and 11.4.402.265 for other supported systems.

4

Does CVE-2012-4168 affect Adobe AIR?

Yes, CVE-2012-4168 also affects Adobe AIR versions prior to 3.4.0.2540.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2012-4168?

CVE-2012-4168 impacts several platforms including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android for specific versions.

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