#VU7697 Type confusion error in Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2017-3106

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#VU7697 Type confusion error in Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2017-3106

Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7697
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3106
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Software vendor:
Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .swf files. A remote 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 allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Update to version 26.0.0.151

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