Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Prior to Version 25.0.0.171
CVE-2017-3078

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 And Earlier.
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 June 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 69%

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier are susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability within the Adobe Texture Format (ATF) module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Users are highly urged to update their Flash Player to mitigate the risks associated with this security flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier. Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-3078
Created by homjxi0e

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99025
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038655
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EPSS Score

69% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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