Vulnerability identifier: #VU5943

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3000

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive data.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in random number generator used for constant blinding in Adobe Flash Player. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening i, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of potentially sensitive data.

Mitigation
Update to version 25.0.0.127.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 24.0.0.186 - 24.0.0.221

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 24.0.0.186 - 24.0.0.194

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-07.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.