CVE-2017-3000

Name: CVE-2017-3000
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-14T16:59:00.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 8.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3000 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have a vulnerability in the random number generator used for constant blinding. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 8.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have a vulnerability in the random number generator used for constant blinding. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

8.43%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/96862Broken 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/96862Broken 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-2017-3000?

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have a vulnerability in the random number generator used for constant blinding. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2017-3000?

CVE-2017-3000 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3000?

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-2017-3000?

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Source: NVD / NIST