CVE-2017-2937

Name: CVE-2017-2937
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-11T04:59:00.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2937 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript FileReference class, when using class inheritance. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 6.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript FileReference class, when using class inheritance. 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

6.29%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 24.0.0.186

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0057.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95342Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037570Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0057.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95342Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037570Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2937?

How severe is CVE-2017-2937?

CVE-2017-2937 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2937?

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