Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2992

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-2992?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier exhibit a vulnerability due to a flaw in parsing MP4 headers, allowing for a heap overflow. Attackers exploiting this flaw can potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized access or control over the affected system.

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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EPSS Score

34% 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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