Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2993

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-2017-2993?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and prior are susceptible to a use after free vulnerability associated with event handlers. When exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96199
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0275.html
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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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CVE-2017-2993 : Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player