CVE-2012-5252: Buffer Overflow
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.4.402.287 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.2.202.243 on Linux, before 11.1.111.19 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.20 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.4.0.2710; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.4.0.2710 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than other Flash Player memory corruption CVEs listed in APSB12-22.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5252?
CVE-2012-5252 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5252?
To fix CVE-2012-5252, update your Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.29 or later for Windows and Mac OS X, or version 11.4.402.287 or later for Linux.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2012-5252?
CVE-2012-5252 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.4.402.287 across multiple platforms, as well as Adobe AIR before 3.4.0.2710.
Does CVE-2012-5252 affect mobile devices running Android?
Yes, CVE-2012-5252 affects Adobe Flash Player for Android versions before 11.1.111.19 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.20 on Android 4.x.
What kind of attacks could exploit CVE-2012-5252?
Exploiting CVE-2012-5252 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a target system leading to unauthorized access and control.