CVE-2017-2938

Name: CVE-2017-2938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-11T04:59:00.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 5.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2938 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability related to handling TCP connections.. EPSS estimates a 5.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability related to handling TCP connections.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.12%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/95341Broken 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/95341Broken 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-2017-2938?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability related to handling TCP connections.

How severe is CVE-2017-2938?

CVE-2017-2938 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2938?

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-2017-2938?

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Source: NVD / NIST