CVE-2012-5278: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability

Published Nov 7, 2012
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Updated

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 allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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-2012-5278?

CVE-2012-5278 has been categorized as a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5278?

To fix CVE-2012-5278, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.43 or later for Windows and Mac, and 11.x to version 11.5.502.110 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5278?

CVE-2012-5278 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.43 and 11.x prior to 11.5.502.110, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 3.5.0.600.

4

Is my Adobe AIR SDK vulnerable to CVE-2012-5278?

Yes, the Adobe AIR SDK is vulnerable if it is version 3.5.0.600 or below.

5

Are there any operating systems that are affected by CVE-2012-5278?

Yes, CVE-2012-5278 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, and certain versions of Android.

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