Type Confusion Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-2995

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 impacted by a type confusion vulnerability concerning the MessageChannel class. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application, potentially leading to serious security breaches. Users of the affected versions are advised to update to mitigate risks.

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/96191
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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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