CVE-2012-5276: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 07 2012(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-2012-5274, CVE-2012-5275, CVE-2012-5277, and CVE-2012-5280.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.3<10.3.183.43 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.4<11.5.502.110 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.2<11.2.202.251 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.1<11.1.111.24 | |
| Android | >=2.0<=2.3.7 | |
| Android | >=3.0<=3.2.6 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.1<11.1.115.27 | |
| Android | >=4.0<=4.4.4 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK | <3.5.0.600 | |
| Adobe AIR | <3.5.0.600 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00030.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1431.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51186
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51207
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51213
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51245
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-24.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027730
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79847
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5276?
CVE-2012-5276 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5276?
To address CVE-2012-5276, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.43 or later on Windows and Mac OS X, 11.2.202.251 or later on Linux, and 11.1.115.27 or later on Android devices.
What versions are affected by CVE-2012-5276?
CVE-2012-5276 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.43 for Windows and Mac, 11.x before 11.5.502.110, and various versions of Adobe AIR and AIR SDK.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2012-5276?
CVE-2012-5276 impacts systems running affected versions of Adobe Flash Player on platforms including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2012-5276?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 3.5.0.600 are vulnerable to CVE-2012-5276.
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