CVE-2012-0779
High PUBLISHEDAdobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; before 11.1.111.9 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux; before 11.1.111.9 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.8 on Android 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, related to an "object confusion vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in May 2012.
- CVE Published
- May 04, 2012
- Exploitation Reported
- May 04, 2012
- CVSS
- 9.3 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- openSUSE-SU-2012:0594 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-05/msg00005...
- RHSA-2012:0688 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0688.html
- SUSE-SU-2012:0592 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-05/msg00004...
- 49096 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/49096
- 49038 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/49038
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- 1027023 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027023
- 53395 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53395
- 81656 osvdb.org · VDB Entry http://osvdb.org/81656
- adobe-flash-objecttype-code-exec(75383) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75383
- adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-09.html adobe.com · CVE Record http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-09.html
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CVE First | 2012-05-04 19:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/adobe_flash_rtmp.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2012-05-04 19:00:00 UTC · CVE
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:36 UTC
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/adobe_flash_rtmp.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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19:00 UTC about 14 years ago19:00 UTC · about 14 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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19:00 UTC about 14 years ago19:00 UTC · about 14 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 14 years ago00:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2012-0779
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2012-0779",
"title": "Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.19 and 11.x before 11.2.202.235 on Windows...",
"affected_vendor": "Adobe",
"affected_product": "Flash Player",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.3,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}