Remote code execution in Adobe Flash Player

Published: 2017-09-12

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2017-11281 CVE-2017-11282
CWE-ID	CWE-119
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Adobe Flash Player Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Vendor	Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU8236

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11281

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .swf file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 27.0.0.130.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 25.0.0.127 - 26.0.0.151

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/flash-player/apsb17-28.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.