CVE-2017-3073

Name: CVE-2017-3073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-09T16:29:00.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability when handling multiple mask properties of display objects, aka memory corruption. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability when handling multiple mask properties of display objects, aka memory corruption. 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

4.86%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 25.0.0.163
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 25.0.0.148
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 25.0.0.148
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98349Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038427Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1219Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-12Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98349Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038427Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1219Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-12Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3073?

How severe is CVE-2017-3073?

CVE-2017-3073 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3073?

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