CVE-2017-11213: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 14, 2017
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Updated

Adobe Security Bulletin APSB17-33 for Adobe Flash Player describes multiple flaws that can possibly lead to code execution when Flash Player is used to play a specially crafted SWF file.

Quoting from the APSB17-33:

Out-of-bounds Read Remote Code Execution Critical CVE-2017-3112 Out-of-bounds Read Remote Code Execution Critical CVE-2017-3114 Out-of-bounds Read Remote Code Execution Critical CVE-2017-11213 Use after free Remote Code Execution Critical CVE-2017-11215 Use after free Remote Code Execution Critical CVE-2017-11225

External References:

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-33.html

Other sources

An issue was discovered in Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and earlier versions. This vulnerability occurs as a result of a computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer due to an integer overflow; the computation is part of the abstraction that creates an arbitrarily sized transparent or opaque bitmap image. The use of an invalid (out-of-range) pointer offset during access of internal data structure fields causes the vulnerability. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/flash-plugin<27.0.0.187
27.0.0.187
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Adobe Flash Player<=27.0.0.183
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=27.0.0.183
Google Chrome OS
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=27.0.0.183
Adobe Flash Player Intenet Explorer 11<=27.0.0.183
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1

Event History

Dec 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-11213?

CVE-2017-11213 is a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and earlier versions that allows an attacker to read data past the end of the target buffer due to an integer overflow.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-11213?

CVE-2017-11213 is classified as a critical vulnerability with a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11213?

Adobe Flash Player versions up to and including 27.0.0.183 are affected by CVE-2017-11213.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-11213?

To fix CVE-2017-11213, update Adobe Flash Player to version 27.0.0.187 or later.

5

Are Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0, and Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6.0 affected by CVE-2017-11213?

Yes, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0, and Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6.0 are affected by CVE-2017-11213.

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