CVE-2012-0779 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted file exploiting an object confusion vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-0779?
CVE-2012-0779 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 4 May 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0779?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (3)
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::client | All versions | 0:10.3.183.19-1.el5 |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::server | All versions | 0:10.3.183.19-1.el5 |
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:6 | All versions | 0:10.3.183.19-1.el6 |
Products include Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0779?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0779 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0779 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52cx-xfmv-v52g, RHSA-2012:0688.