How severe is CVE-2012-0753?

CVE-2012-0753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0753?

CVE-2012-0753 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0753?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-0753 published?

CVE-2012-0753 was published on 2012-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0753

CVE-2012-0753 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2012-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.15 and 11.x before 11.1.102.62 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; before 11.1.111.6 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.6 on Android 4.x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted MP4 data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0753?: Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.15 and 11.x before 11.1.102.62 on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; before 11.1.111.6 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.6 on Android 4.x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted MP4 data.
How severe is CVE-2012-0753?: CVE-2012-0753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0753?: CVE-2012-0753 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0753 published?: CVE-2012-0753 was published on 2012-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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