CVE-2012-2040

Name: CVE-2012-2040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-09T00:55:01.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.3.300.257 on Windows and Mac OS X; before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.2.202.236 on Linux; before 11.1.111.10 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.9 on Android 4.x, and Adobe AIR before 3.3.0.3610, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.3.300.257 on Windows and Mac OS X; before 10.3.183.20 and 11.x before 11.2.202.236 on Linux; before 11.1.111.10 on Android 2.x and 3.x; and before 11.1.115.9 on Android 4.x, and Adobe AIR before 3.3.0.3610, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.03%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 11.2.202.235	—
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 11.1.115.8	—
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 11.1.111.9	—
Adobe	Air	<= 3.2.0.2070	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	10	Sp4
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	Sp1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-14.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-14.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2040?

How severe is CVE-2012-2040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2040?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST