CVE-2012-5677: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 12 2012(Updated: )
Integer 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=10.3<10.3.183.48 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.5<11.5.502.135 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.2<11.2.202.258 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.1<11.1.111.29 | |
| Android | >=2.0<=2.3.7 | |
| Android | >=3.0<=3.2.6 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.1<11.1.115.34 | |
| Android | >=4.0<=4.4.4 | |
| Adobe | <3.5.0.880 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.5<11.5.502.136 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Adobe | <3.5.0.890 | |
| Adobe AIR | <3.5.0.880 | |
| Adobe AIR | <3.5.0.890 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5677?
CVE-2012-5677 is rated as a critical vulnerability that may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5677?
To fix CVE-2012-5677, update your Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.48 or later for Windows, 11.5.502.135 or later for Mac, and 11.2.202.258 or later for Linux.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-5677?
CVE-2012-5677 affects various versions of Adobe Flash Player across multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android.
Can CVE-2012-5677 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5677 can be exploited remotely through malicious Flash content.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5677?
Disabling Adobe Flash Player or using an alternative browser that does not support Flash may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2012-5677.
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