Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2017-11292 |
CWE-ID | CWE-704 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
Adobe Flash Player Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components |
Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU8836
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11292
CWE-ID:
CWE-704 - Type conversion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .swf files. A remote unauthenticated 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 result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Update to version 27.0.0.170.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 25.0.0.127 - 27.0.0.130
CPE2.3http://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/flash-player/apsb17-32.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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.