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CVE-2017-11292

Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 11.9%
  1. Published22 Oct 2017
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe Flash Player contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022

Description

Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier has a flawed bytecode verification procedure, which allows for an untrusted value to be used in the calculation of an array index. This can lead to type confusion, and successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Flash Player≤ 27.0.0.159 · ≤ 27.0.0.130
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime≤ 27.0.0.159
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation6.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-11292 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-11292 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2017-11292?

CVE-2017-11292 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 11.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-11292?

Affected products include Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11292?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.