CVE-2017-11305
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.64%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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