Vulnerability identifier: #VU4064

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0755

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified security bypass error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into viewing it, bypass certain security restrictions and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.1.102.62.
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 10.0.12.36 - 11.1.102.55

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External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-03.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.