CVE-2017-3106

Public Exploit

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 26.0.0.137 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability when parsing SWF files. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 64.80% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Systems Incorporated Flash Player
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42480/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039088 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100190 vdb entry third party advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-16 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2457 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-23.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3106?
CVE-2017-3106 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3106?
To fix CVE-2017-3106, 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-2017-3106 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-3106 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~65% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3106?
CVE-2017-3106 affects Adobe Systems Incorporated Flash Player.
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