Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2927

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-2927?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier are susceptible to a heap overflow vulnerability when handling Adobe Texture Format files. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially allowing unauthorized access and control over the user's environment. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95347
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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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

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