CVE-2012-5274: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 7, 2012
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.43 and 11.x before 11.5.502.110 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.43 and 11.x before 11.2.202.251 on Linux, before 11.1.111.24 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.27 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.5.0.600; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.5.0.600 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-5275, CVE-2012-5276, CVE-2012-5277, and CVE-2012-5280.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=10.3<10.3.183.43
Adobe Flash Player>=11.4<11.5.502.110
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player>=11.2<11.2.202.251
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<11.1.111.24
Google Android>=2.0<=2.3.7
Google Android>=3.0<=3.2.6
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<11.1.115.27
Google Android>=4.0<=4.4.4
Adobe AIR<3.5.0.600
Adobe AIR SDK<3.5.0.600

Event History

Nov 7, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5274?

CVE-2012-5274 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow leading to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5274?

To fix CVE-2012-5274, you should update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.43 or later, or 11.x to 11.5.502.110 or later depending on your platform.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2012-5274?

CVE-2012-5274 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.43, 11.x prior to 11.5.502.110 on Windows and Mac, and several earlier versions on Linux and Android.

4

Does CVE-2012-5274 affect Adobe AIR?

Yes, CVE-2012-5274 affects Adobe AIR versions prior to 3.5.0.600.

5

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2012-5274?

CVE-2012-5274 is vulnerable on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android, specifically affecting older versions of Adobe Flash Player.

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