Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2017-2934

 

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2017-2934

Published: January 10, 2017 / Updated: March 16, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU4094
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2934
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Adobe
Affected software:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when decompressing planar block within .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted. atf file, trick the victim into opening it using Flash Player, cause heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2017-2934

Install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194.

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