Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2017-3071

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.148 And Earlier.
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 May 2017

What is CVE-2017-3071?

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier are susceptible to a use after free vulnerability associated with masking display objects. This flaw arises when the application fails to properly manage memory, allowing an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code on the target system. The exploitation of this weakness necessitates a maliciously crafted Flash file, thereby posing significant security risks if users are not vigilant about updates and trustworthiness of content.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.148 and earlier. Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.148 and earlier.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-12
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98347
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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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