CVE-2012-5261: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5261: 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...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-5261 is a memory corruption issue in Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and the AIR SDK. A successful attack could run arbitrary code or crash the affected software. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Flash or AIR components remain in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints, embedded applications, old Android devices, or build environments still using vulnerable Flash Player, Adobe AIR, or AIR SDK versions. Treat as high priority if Flash or AIR remains anywhere in the environment. If inventory confirms none are present, residual business risk is low but should be documented. Mitigation focus: Inventory Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and AIR SDK installations.; Upgrade to the fixed versions named in Adobe guidance where still applicable.; Remove or disable unused Flash/AIR components from managed systems..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 9, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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adobe-cve20125261-code-exec(79082)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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