CVE-2012-1535VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2012-1535: Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash PlayerSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
EPSS: 70.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1535 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2012-1535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted SWF content. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by delivering specially crafted SWF files. The exact technical details and affected versions are unspecified. Exploitation has been observed in the wild, indicating active threat usage.

Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system or cause a denial of service, potentially compromising system integrity and availability. The presence of known exploits in the wild increases the risk to users of vulnerable Flash Player versions.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should verify with Adobe's official security advisories for available fixes or updates. Until a patch is confirmed, disabling or restricting Flash Player usage is recommended to reduce exposure.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:25:32 UTC

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