CVE-2017-2985
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 21.90%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2985 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 the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 21.90% 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 the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41422/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41422/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2985?
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-2985?
CVE-2017-2985 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 21.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2985?
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-2017-2985?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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