Vulnerability identifier: #VU9614

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11305

CWE-ID: CWE-840

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 modify data on the target system.

The weakness exists due to business logic error. A remote attacker can reset global settings preference file.

Mitigation
Update to version 28.0.0.126.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 27.0.0.130 - 27.0.0.187

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-42.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.