CVE-2017-11305

Name: CVE-2017-11305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-13T21:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11305 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A regression affecting Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.187 (and earlier versions) causes the unintended reset of the global settings preference file when a user clears browser data.. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A regression affecting Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.187 (and earlier versions) causes the unintended reset of the global settings preference file when a user clears browser data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.64%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 27.0.0.187
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 27.0.0.187
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102139Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039986Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0081Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-42.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102139Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039986Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0081Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-42.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11305?

A regression affecting Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.187 (and earlier versions) causes the unintended reset of the global settings preference file when a user clears browser data.

How severe is CVE-2017-11305?

CVE-2017-11305 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11305?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-11305?

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Source: NVD / NIST