Is CVE-2012-1535 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-1535 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-1535 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2012-1535 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1535?

CVE-2012-1535 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2012-1535

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:91.42%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted SWF content.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted SWF content.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted SWF file. The high EPSS score of 0.91419 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability. Its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. Attackers can exploit this remotely.

Recommended Action

Users should discontinue use of Adobe Flash Player due to its end-of-life status and numerous critical vulnerabilities. If unavoidable, ensure all instances are removed or disabled.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-1535 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2012-1535 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.