#VU9200 Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Flash Player


Published: 2017-11-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9200

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3114

CWE-ID: CWE-125

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 obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read. A remote attacker can gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Update to version 27.0.0.187.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 27.0.0.130 - 27.0.0.183


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-33.html


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.


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