CVE-2012-0779

CVE-2012-0779 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0779?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0779?
CVE-2012-0779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0779 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0779?
CVE-2012-0779 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0779?
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-2012-0779 published?
CVE-2012-0779 was published on 2012-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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