SB2017081033 - Red Hat update for flash-plugin

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SB2017081033 - Red Hat update for flash-plugin

Published: August 10, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017081033
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3085)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unknown error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, bypass certain security restrictions and gain access to potentially sensitive information.


2) Type confusion error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3106)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References