CVE-2012-0725 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE
Adobe Flash Player before 11.2.202.229 in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.151 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0724.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/23/2021
Adobe Flash Player version 11.2.202.229 and earlier contains a memory corruption vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service conditions within the Google Chrome browser environment. This vulnerability specifically affects the Flash Player component when integrated into Chrome, creating a pathway for exploitation that differs from the closely related CVE-2012-0724. The flaw resides in how Flash Player handles certain memory operations during content rendering, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate memory structures through malformed input or malicious web content. This vulnerability represents a critical security risk as it can be exploited through web-based attacks without requiring user interaction, making it particularly dangerous in the context of modern browser environments where users frequently access untrusted content. The memory corruption aspect suggests that attackers could potentially overwrite critical memory locations or manipulate heap structures to execute malicious code, while the denial of service component indicates the possibility of system crashes or browser instability. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple service disruption as it could enable more sophisticated attacks including privilege escalation or complete system compromise. From a defensive perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-125, which describes out-of-bounds read conditions that can lead to memory corruption, and may also relate to CWE-787, representing out-of-bounds write conditions that can result in arbitrary code execution. The attack surface for this vulnerability is significant as it affects the integration between two major software components where Flash Player operates within Chrome's sandboxed environment. This creates a complex attack scenario where exploitation could potentially bypass traditional browser security mechanisms. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution risk means it could be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems, making it a prime target for advanced persistent threat actors. The specific nature of the exploit vectors suggests that attackers might utilize crafted Flash content or manipulated web pages to trigger memory corruption, potentially through buffer overflows or heap manipulation techniques. The security implications of this vulnerability extend to enterprise environments where Chrome browsers are widely deployed, as it could enable attackers to compromise large numbers of systems through simple web-based attacks. Organizations should consider implementing immediate mitigations including browser updates, Flash Player version control, and network-based security controls to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability's relationship to other Flash Player security issues demonstrates the ongoing challenges with Adobe's multimedia platform and the need for comprehensive security assessments of browser plugins and extensions. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability could map to multiple techniques including privilege escalation, execution through web-based attacks, and potentially defense evasion through exploitation of browser sandbox bypasses. The remediation approach should include not only patching the Flash Player component but also implementing security policies that restrict Flash content execution in browser environments, particularly in high-risk scenarios where users encounter untrusted web content. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts targeting this specific vulnerability.