#VU44003 Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe AIR - CVE-2012-2035

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44003

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2035

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing unspecified vectors. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe AIR: 1.0 - 3.2.0.2070

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00006.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00007.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0722.html
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-14.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.