Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2937

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-2017-2937?

Adobe Flash Player, specifically versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier, contains a use after free vulnerability within the ActionScript FileReference class due to improper handling of class inheritance. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system. Users and administrators are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the 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

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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