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CVE-2012-5257: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 09 2012(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than other Flash Player buffer overflow CVEs listed in APSB12-22.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player<=10.3.183.25
Macromedia Flash Player=10.1.85.3
Macromedia Flash Player=10.1.102.64
Macromedia Flash Player=10.2.152.26
Macromedia Flash Player=10.2.152.32
Macromedia Flash Player=10.2.153.1
Macromedia Flash Player=10.2.159.1
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.181.14
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.181.16
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.181.22
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.181.26
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.181.34
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.5
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.7
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.10
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.11
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.15
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.16
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.18
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.20
Macromedia Flash Player=10.3.183.23
Macromedia Flash Player=11.0.1.152
Macromedia Flash Player=11.1.102.55
Macromedia Flash Player=11.1.102.62
Macromedia Flash Player=11.1.102.63
Macromedia Flash Player=11.2.202.223
Macromedia Flash Player=11.2.202.228
Macromedia Flash Player=11.2.202.233
Macromedia Flash Player=11.2.202.235
Macromedia Flash Player=11.2.202.238
Macromedia Flash Player=11.2.202.243
Macromedia Flash Player=11.3.300.257
Macromedia Flash Player=11.3.300.262
Macromedia Flash Player=11.3.300.265
Macromedia Flash Player=11.3.300.268
Macromedia Flash Player=11.3.300.271
Macromedia Flash Player=11.3.300.273
Macromedia Flash Player=11.4.402.265
Macromedia Flash Player=11.4.402.278
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Linux Kernel
Adobe Flash Player<=11.1.111.16
Adobe Flash Player=10.1.106.17
Adobe Flash Player=10.2.157.51
Adobe Flash Player=10.3.186.7
Adobe Flash Player=11.0.1.153
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.102.59
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.111.5
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.111.7
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.111.8
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.111.9
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.111.10
Android=2.0
Android=2.0.1
Android=2.1
Android=2.2
Android=2.2-rev1
Android=2.2.1
Android=2.2.2
Android=2.2.3
Android=2.3
Android=2.3-rev1
Android=2.3.1
Android=2.3.2
Android=2.3.3
Android=2.3.4
Android=2.3.5
Android=2.3.6
Android=2.3.7
Android=3.0
Android=3.1
Android=3.2
Android=3.2.1
Android=3.2.2
Android=3.2.4
Android=3.2.6
Adobe Flash Player<=11.1.115.17
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.112.60
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.112.61
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.115.7
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.115.8
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.115.11
Adobe Flash Player=11.1.115.12
Android=4.0
Android=4.0.1
Android=4.0.2
Android=4.0.3
Android=4.0.4
Android=4.1
Adobe<=3.4.0.2540
Adobe=1.0
Adobe=1.0.1
Adobe=1.0.8.4990
Adobe=1.0.4990
Adobe=1.1
Adobe=1.1.0.5790
Adobe=1.5
Adobe=1.5.0.7220
Adobe=1.5.1
Adobe=1.5.1.8210
Adobe=1.5.2
Adobe=1.5.3
Adobe=1.5.3.9120
Adobe=1.5.3.9130
Adobe=2.0.2
Adobe=2.0.2.12610
Adobe=2.0.3
Adobe=2.0.3.13070
Adobe=2.0.4
Adobe=2.5.0.16600
Adobe=2.5.1.17730
Adobe=2.6
Adobe=2.6.0.19120
Adobe=2.6.0.19140
Adobe=2.7
Adobe=2.7.0.1948
Adobe=2.7.0.1953
Adobe=2.7.0.19480
Adobe=2.7.0.19530
Adobe=2.7.1
Adobe=2.7.1.19610
Adobe=3.0.0.408
Adobe=3.0.0.4080
Adobe=3.1.0.485
Adobe=3.1.0.488
Adobe=3.1.0.4880
Adobe=3.2.0.207
Adobe=3.2.0.2070
Adobe=3.3.0.3670
Adobe AIR SDK<=3.4.0.2540

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5257?

    CVE-2012-5257 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5257?

    To fix CVE-2012-5257, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.29 or later for Windows and Mac OS X, or to version 11.x 11.4.402.287 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5257?

    CVE-2012-5257 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.29 and 11.x prior to 11.4.402.287 on supported platforms.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-5257?

    CVE-2012-5257 can be exploited through crafted Flash files or web content, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2012-5257?

    Yes, CVE-2012-5257 affects Adobe AIR versions prior to 3.4.0.2710.

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