CVE-2017-3073
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.86%
Last modified
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/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 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-3073?
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.
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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