Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.4.402.287 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.2.202.243 on Linux, before 11.1.111.19 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.20 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.4.0.2710; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.4.0.2710 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than other Flash Player buffer overflow CVEs listed in APSB12-22.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 10.3.183.25 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Adobe | Flash Player For Android | <= 11.1.111.16 |
| Android | 2.0 | |
| Adobe | Adobe Air | <= 3.4.0.2540 |
| Adobe | Adobe Air Sdk | <= 3.4.0.2540 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00034.html
- http://osvdb.org/86030
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-22.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79074
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00034.html
- http://osvdb.org/86030
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-22.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79074
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5253?
CVE-2012-5253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.4.402.287 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.2.202.243 on Linux, before 11.1.111.19 on Android 2...
How severe is CVE-2012-5253?
CVE-2012-5253 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Flash Player, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Linux Linux Kernel, Adobe Flash Player For Android.