CVE-2012-0779
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: arbitrary code execution via object confusion (APSB12-09)
Published May 4, 2012 · Updated Aug 6, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-0779 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), flash-plugin (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 4, 2012. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 10.3.183.19, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.19-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.19-1.el6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; before 11.1.111.9 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.8 on Android 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to an "object confusion vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in May 2012.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 4, 2012 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 4, 2012 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 10.3.183.19 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:10.3.183.19-1.el5 |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
10.3.183.19
flash-plugin
0:10.3.183.19-1.el5, 0:10.3.183.19-1.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 4, 2012
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 4, 2012
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2012:0592
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2012:0594
- advisoryRHSA-2012:0688
- advisoryRHSA-2012:0688
- advisory49038
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; before 11.1.111.9 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.8 on Android 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to an "object confusion vulnerability," as exploited in the wi…
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); flash-plugin (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 4, 2012.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 10.3.183.19, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.19-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:10.3.183.19-1.el6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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