Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2933

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 up to 24.0.0.186 are susceptible to a heap overflow vulnerability stemming from inadequate handling of texture compression. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, leading to potential exploitation and compromises of system integrity. Users are urged to update to the latest version to mitigate potential threats.

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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EPSS Score

37% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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