CVE-2012-4171:Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR versions before specified releases allow attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a logic error during handling of Firefox dialogs.

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Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.4.402.265 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.23 and 11.x before 11.2.202.238 on Linux, before 11.1.111.16 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.17 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.4.0.2540; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.4.0.2540 are vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to a logic error in handling Firefox dialogs.

Overview

This vulnerability allows attackers to crash affected applications by leveraging a logic error during the processing of Firefox dialogs. The issue affects multiple versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR across different operating systems.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.23 or 11.4.402.265 for Windows and Mac OS X, version 11.2.202.238 for Linux, version 11.1.111.16 for Android 2.x and 3.x, and version 11.1.115.17 for Android 4.x. Additionally, Adobe AIR and Adobe AIR SDK should be updated to version 3.4.0.2540 or later.

References

  1. SecurityFocus BID: 55365
  2. Adobe Security Bulletin: APSB12-19
  3. IBM X-Force Exchange: adobe-flash-air-logic-dos(78226)

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

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

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