CVE-2012-5267 in Flash Player
Summary
by MITRE
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.4.402.287 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.29 and 11.x before 11.2.202.243 on Linux, before 11.1.111.19 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.20 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.4.0.2710; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.4.0.2710 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than other Flash Player memory corruption CVEs listed in APSB12-22.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/29/2024
Adobe Flash Player versions prior to specific patched releases contained a critical memory corruption vulnerability that enabled remote code execution and denial of service conditions across multiple platforms and operating systems. This vulnerability affects Flash Player versions 10.3.183.29 and earlier on Windows and Mac OS X, 10.3.183.29 and earlier on Linux, 11.4.402.287 and earlier on Windows and Mac OS X, 11.2.202.243 and earlier on Linux, 11.1.111.19 and earlier on Android 2.x and 3.x, 11.1.115.20 and earlier on Android 4.x, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 3.4.0.2710 and Adobe AIR SDK versions before 3.4.0.2710. The vulnerability stems from improper memory handling mechanisms within the Flash Player runtime environment, creating exploitable conditions that allow attackers to manipulate memory structures through unspecified attack vectors. This memory corruption flaw represents a distinct vulnerability from other Flash Player memory corruption issues documented in the same advisory, indicating that it operates through different code paths and exploitation techniques. The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-125, which describes out-of-bounds read conditions that can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risk to enterprise environments where Flash Player remains in use, as attackers can leverage it to gain unauthorized access to systems, execute malicious code, or disrupt services through denial of service attacks. The cross-platform nature of this vulnerability means that organizations must address it across multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and various Android versions, complicating remediation efforts. The attack surface extends beyond traditional web browsers to include mobile platforms, making it particularly concerning for organizations with diverse device ecosystems. According to the attack pattern taxonomy, this vulnerability fits within the technique category of code injection and memory corruption attacks, specifically targeting the runtime memory management components of the Flash Player. Organizations should prioritize immediate patching of affected versions, implement network segmentation to limit exposure, and consider disabling Flash Player functionality where possible. The vulnerability demonstrates the persistent security challenges associated with legacy multimedia frameworks and highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date software components to prevent exploitation of known memory corruption flaws. Security teams should also monitor for indicators of compromise related to exploitation attempts and consider implementing additional layers of defense including web application firewalls and endpoint protection solutions to mitigate potential exploitation attempts.