CVE-2017-2982

Name: CVE-2017-2982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T06:59:00.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2982 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in a routine related to player shutdown. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 6.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in a routine related to player shutdown. 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

6.07%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 24.0.0.194
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 24.0.0.194

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0275.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96199Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037815Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0275.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96199Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037815Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-20Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2982?

How severe is CVE-2017-2982?

CVE-2017-2982 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2982?

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