ID:1034 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2017-2985

 
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ID:1034 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2017-2985

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5802
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2985
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error in Adobe Flash Player when processing malformed .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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

Remediation

Install the latest version 24.0.0.221 from vendor's website.