CVE-2017-11215

Name: CVE-2017-11215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-09T06:29:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and earlier versions. This vulnerability is an instance of a use after free vulnerability in the Primetime SDK. EPSS estimates a 6.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and earlier versions. This vulnerability is an instance of a use after free vulnerability in the Primetime SDK. The mismatch between an old and a new object can provide an attacker with unintended memory access -- potentially leading to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or an information leak attack. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.08%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 27.0.0.183

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101837Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-33.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-13Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101837Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-33.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-13Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11215?

How severe is CVE-2017-11215?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11215?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST