CVE-2012-0754
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution flaws (APSB12-03)
Published Feb 15, 2012 · Updated Nov 17, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-0754 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), flash-plugin (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 5, 2012. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 10.3.183.15, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.15-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.15-1.el6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
91%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.15 and 11.x before 11.1.102.62 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; before 11.1.111.6 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.6 on Android 4.x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 5, 2012 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 10.3.183.15 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:10.3.183.15-1.el5 |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
10.3.183.15
flash-plugin
0:10.3.183.15-1.el5, 0:10.3.183.15-1.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 15, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 5, 2012
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Nov 17, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryRHSA-2012:0144
- advisoryRHSA-2012:0144
- advisoryGLSA-201204-07
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:15030
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:15973
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.15 and 11.x before 11.1.102.62 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; before 11.1.111.6 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.6 on Android 4.x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); flash-plugin (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 5, 2012.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 10.3.183.15, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.15-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.15-1.el6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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