CVE-2012-5263: 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-2012-5263?
CVE-2012-5263 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5263?
To fix CVE-2012-5263, update to Adobe Flash Player version 10.3.183.29 or later, or 11.x version 11.4.402.287 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5263?
CVE-2012-5263 affects various versions of Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and certain Android versions.
What kind of exploit does CVE-2012-5263 involve?
CVE-2012-5263 involves a potential remote code execution exploit that could allow an attacker to take control of a victim's system.
Is Adobe AIR vulnerable to CVE-2012-5263?
Yes, multiple versions of Adobe AIR before 3.4.0.2710 are also vulnerable to CVE-2012-5263.