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ID:742 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2017-2932
ID:742 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2017-2932
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU4089
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2932
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted. swf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194.