CVE-2017-2928

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability related to setting visual mode effects. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

Link	Tags
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	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95350	broken link third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2928?: CVE-2017-2928 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2928?: To fix CVE-2017-2928, 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-2017-2928 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-2928 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-2017-2928?: CVE-2017-2928 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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