Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-2985

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 contain a use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. If exploited, this flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the integrity of the user's system. Given the widespread use of Adobe Flash Player, it is critical to address this vulnerability by updating to the latest version to protect against potential exploits.

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
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96199
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0275.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

EPSS Score

49% 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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