CVE-2012-5054VulnerabilityPublished 06/08/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2012-5054: Adobe Flash Player Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash PlayerSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/08/2022
KEV deadline: 06/22/2022
EPSS: 21.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% 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-2012-5054 (opens in a new tab)

Description

Adobe Flash Player has an integer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2012-5054) that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying malformed arguments. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

CVE-2012-5054 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that allows remote code execution when attackers provide malformed arguments. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-189 (Numeric Errors). It has been confirmed as exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. However, no details about affected versions or available patches are included in the provided information.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The fact that it is exploited in the wild increases the risk to users running vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player.

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 patched, consider disabling or restricting Flash Player usage to reduce exposure.

Weaknesses

CWE-189Unclassified weakness (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 12:04:12 UTC

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