CVE-2017-2998

Name: CVE-2017-2998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-14T16:59:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the Primetime TVSDK API functionality related to timeline interactions. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the Primetime TVSDK API functionality related to timeline interactions. 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

4.08%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 24.0.0.221
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 24.0.0.221

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0526.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96866Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037994Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-07.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201703-02Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0526.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96866Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037994Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-07.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201703-02Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2998?

How severe is CVE-2017-2998?

CVE-2017-2998 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2998?

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