Vulnerability identifier: #VU7393

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3080

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, bypass security restrictions and obtain potentially sensitive information the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Update to version 26.0.0.137.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 26.0.0.120 - 26.0.0.131

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/flash-player/apsb17-21.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.