Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2936

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-2017-2936?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier are susceptible to an exploitable use after free vulnerability specifically within the ActionScript FileReference class. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to severe consequences for affected systems.

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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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95342
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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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