Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player's Primetime TVSDK
CVE-2017-2997

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.221 And Earlier.
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-2997?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier contain a serious buffer overflow vulnerability within the Primetime TVSDK, which is designed to allow customization of ad information. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to significant security breaches. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk thoroughly.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.221 and earlier. Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.221 and earlier.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201703-02
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037994
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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-2017-2997 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player's Primetime TVSDK