Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-2984

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 And Earlier.
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 February 2017

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier are susceptible to a heap overflow vulnerability in the h264 decoder routine, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Proper security measures should be taken to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability, which makes it essential for users to update to fixed versions immediately.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier. Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0275.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96193
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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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