CVE-2012-5676: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 12, 2012
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.5.502.135 on Windows, before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.5.502.136 on Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.2.202.258 on Linux, before 11.1.111.29 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.34 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.5.0.880 on Windows and before 3.5.0.890 on Mac OS X; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.5.0.880 on Windows and before 3.5.0.890 on Mac OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Adobe Flash Player>=10.3<10.3.183.48
Adobe Flash Player>=11.5<11.5.502.135
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player>=11.2<11.2.202.258
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<11.1.111.29
Google Android>=2.0<=2.3.7
Google Android>=3.0<=3.2.6
Adobe Flash Player>=11.1<11.1.115.34
Google Android>=4.0<=4.4.4
Adobe AIR<3.5.0.880
Adobe Flash Player>=11.5<11.5.502.136
Apple iOS and macOS
Adobe AIR<3.5.0.890
Adobe AIR SDK<3.5.0.880
Adobe AIR SDK<3.5.0.890

Event History

Dec 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5676?

CVE-2012-5676 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing buffer overflow and leading to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5676?

To fix CVE-2012-5676, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.48 or later for Windows and to version 11.5.502.135 or later for Mac OS X.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2012-5676?

CVE-2012-5676 affects multiple platforms including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android operating systems.

4

Are there any specific Adobe Flash Player versions that are susceptible to CVE-2012-5676?

Yes, Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.48 and 11.x before 11.5.502.135 are susceptible to CVE-2012-5676.

5

Can CVE-2012-5676 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-5676 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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