CVE-2017-11292

Name: CVE-2017-11292
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-22T19:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 12.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11292 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 12.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

12.10%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 27.0.0.159
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 27.0.0.130
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 27.0.0.159
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101286Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039582Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2899Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-32.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-22Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101286Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039582Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2899Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-32.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-22Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-11292US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11292?

How severe is CVE-2017-11292?

CVE-2017-11292 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11292?

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Source: NVD / NIST