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Is CVE-2012-2034 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 28 Mar 2022

Gociux · Adobe Flash Player · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2012-2034, Adobe Flash Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Mar 2022, 3579 days after it was published. It affects Adobe Flash Player. If you run it, CISA's required action is: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 28 Mar 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 10%more likely than most to be exploited
severity7.5CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due18 Apr 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Adobe Flash Player contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows for remote code execution or denial-of-service (DoS).

VendorAdobe (83 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductFlash Player
VulnerabilityAdobe Flash Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-119
Published9 Jun 2012
Added to KEV28 Mar 2022
Reported by (CNA)adobe

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Flash Player in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Adobe CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 9 Jun 2012.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Adobe.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2012-2034 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2012-2034 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Mar 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2012-2034 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2034?

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use. Check Adobe's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Flash Player and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in March 2022 · Adobe scorecard · act-now radar.

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