#VU5806 Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player for Linux and Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2017-2986

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER
 
Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU5806

#VU5806 Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player for Linux and Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2017-2986

Published: February 14, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5806
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-2017-2986
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Adobe Flash Player
Software vendor:
Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary 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 heap-based buffer overflow 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.

External links