Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2935

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 affected by a heap overflow vulnerability that occurs during the processing of Flash Video container files. This flaw can be exploited, leading to the potential execution of arbitrary code, which may compromise the security of affected systems. Users and administrators are advised to update their Flash Player installations to mitigate the risks posed by 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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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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