CVE-2017-2927

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability when processing Adobe Texture Format files. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95347	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-02.html	patch vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0057.html	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037570	vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2927?: CVE-2017-2927 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2927?: To fix CVE-2017-2927, 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-2017-2927 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-2927 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2927?: CVE-2017-2927 affects n/a Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.186 and earlier..

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Description

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

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