Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-3001

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier are susceptible to a use after free vulnerability within the ActionScript 2 VM. This flaw arises from issues in the garbage collection mechanism. If exploited successfully, it may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96861
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201703-02
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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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