CVE-2017-11215: Use After Free

Published Dec 9, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and earlier versions. This vulnerability is an instance of a use after free vulnerability in the Primetime SDK. The mismatch between an old and a new object can provide an attacker with unintended memory access -- potentially leading to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or an information leak attack. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<65.0.3325.146
65.0.3325.146
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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-11215?

CVE-2017-11215 is a vulnerability discovered in Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and earlier versions.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11215?

CVE-2017-11215 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11215?

CVE-2017-11215 impacts Adobe Flash Player versions up to and including 27.0.0.183.

4

How can CVE-2017-11215 be exploited?

CVE-2017-11215 can be exploited through a use after free vulnerability in the Primetime SDK, which allows for unintended memory access and potential code execution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-11215?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-11215 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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