CVE-2017-2987

Name: CVE-2017-2987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T06:59:00.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 8.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2987 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 integer overflow vulnerability related to Flash Broker COM. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 8.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability related to Flash Broker COM. 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

8.56%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

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/96194Broken 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/96194Broken 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-2017-2987?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability related to Flash Broker COM. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2017-2987?

CVE-2017-2987 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2987?

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-2017-2987?

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Source: NVD / NIST