#VU4093 Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2017-2933
Published: January 10, 2017 / Updated: March 16, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU4093
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2017-2933
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Software vendor:
Adobe
Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing thumbnails within .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted.thumbnail, 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.
Remediation
Install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194.