CVE-2012-2036:Integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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The vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.3.300.257 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.2.202.236 on Linux, before 11.1.111.10 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.9 on Android 4.x. Additionally, Adobe AIR before 3.3.0.3610 is also affected. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to trigger an integer overflow, leading to the execution of arbitrary code through unspecified vectors.

Overview

This CVE describes an integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability affects various versions of Adobe Flash Player on different operating systems, as well as Adobe AIR.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR installations to versions 10.3.183.20 or later for Flash Player, and 3.3.0.3610 or later for Adobe AIR. It is crucial to keep software up to date to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2012:0722 - http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0722.html
  2. SUSE Security Update SUSE-SU-2012:0724 - http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00007.html
  3. Adobe Security Bulletin APSB12-14 - http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-14.html
  4. openSUSE Security Update openSUSE-SU-2012:0723 - http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00006.html

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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  5. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  6. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  9. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  10. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Utilities
    Utilities
  13. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  14. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  16. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  17. Construction
    Construction
  18. Information
    Information
  19. Mining
    Mining
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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