CVE-2017-11292

Known Exploited

Description

Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier has a flawed bytecode verification procedure, which allows for an untrusted value to be used in the calculation of an array index. This can lead to type confusion, and successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.80% Top 10%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: n/a Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039582 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-32.html patch vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-22 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101286 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2899 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11292?
CVE-2017-11292 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11292?
To fix CVE-2017-11292, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-11292 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2017-11292 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11292?
CVE-2017-11292 affects n/a Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier.
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