Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2926

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.186 And Earlier.
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2017

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier are susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability that arises during the processing of atoms in MP4 files. When exploited, this flaw can enable unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, posing significant security risks. It is advisable for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.186 and earlier. Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.186 and earlier.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0057.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.