CVE-2012-5280: 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-2012-5276, and CVE-2012-5277.
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.securityfocus.com/bid/56546
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027730
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79849
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5280?
CVE-2012-5280 has a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution from a buffer overflow.
What versions are affected by CVE-2012-5280?
CVE-2012-5280 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.43 for Windows and Mac, before 11.x versions 11.5.502.110, 11.2.202.251 on Linux, and specific Android versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5280?
To fix CVE-2012-5280, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.43 or later for Windows, 11.5.502.110 or later for Mac, 11.2.202.251 or later for Linux, and appropriate versions for Android and AIR.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2012-5280?
The risks of CVE-2012-5280 include unauthorized access to the system, data theft, and execution of malicious code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5280?
Currently, the only effective mitigation for CVE-2012-5280 is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Adobe Flash Player.
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