Is CVE-2012-5054 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-5054 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-5054 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2012-5054 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5054?

CVE-2012-5054 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2012-5054

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:76.61%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.9th

Official Description

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code via malformed arguments.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code via malformed arguments.

Added to KEV: 2022-06-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-22

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

Adobe Flash Player contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code through malformed arguments. This is a high-severity flaw with an EPSS score of 0.76609, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation, and it is confirmed to be exploited in the wild.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Exploitation typically occurs when a user encounters malicious Flash content.

Recommended Action

Users should uninstall Adobe Flash Player as it is end-of-life and no longer supported. If removal is not immediately possible, ensure all web browsers are configured to block Flash content by default.

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-2012-5054 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-2012-5054 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.