CVE-2012-5054
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: arbitrary code exec via integer overflow in copyRawDataTo method in Matrix3D class
Published Sep 11, 2012 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-5054 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 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 Feb 12, 2013. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.4.402.265, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.238-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.238-1.el6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% 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
Integer overflow in the copyRawDataTo method in the Matrix3D class in Adobe Flash Player before 11.4.402.265 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed arguments.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 12, 2013 | 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 | 11.4.402.265 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:11.2.202.238-1.el5 |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
11.4.402.265
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.238-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.238-1.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 11, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 12, 2013
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
References
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1173
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1203
- advisoryadobe-flash-matrix3d-overflow(78866)
- advisoryhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-19.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.org/files/116435/Adobe-Flash-Player-Matrix3D-Integer-Overflow-Code-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in the copyRawDataTo method in the Matrix3D class in Adobe Flash Player before 11.4.402.265 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed arguments.
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 Feb 12, 2013.
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 11.4.402.265, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.238-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.238-1.el6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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