CVE-2017-2992
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 32.78%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2992 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 heap overflow vulnerability when parsing an MP4 header. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 32.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability when parsing an MP4 header. 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/96193Broken 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/41420/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0275.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96193Broken 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/41420/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2992?
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability when parsing an MP4 header. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-2992?
CVE-2017-2992 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 32.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2992?
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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