Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2928

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier. This issue arises from improper handling of visual mode effects, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The exploitation of this vulnerability poses a significant risk, allowing attackers to gain control over the affected application and potentially the underlying operating system. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0057.html
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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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