CVE-2017-11215: Use After Free
First published: Sat Dec 09 2017(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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | <=27.0.0.183 | |
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=27.0.0.183 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=27.0.0.183 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Google Chrome | <65.0.3325.146 | 65.0.3325.146 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101837
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039778
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3222
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-33.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-13
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2017-11225
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- CVE-2018-6061
- CVE-2018-6062
- CVE-2018-6057
- CVE-2018-6063
- CVE-2018-6064
- CVE-2018-6065
- CVE-2018-6066
- CVE-2018-6067
- CVE-2018-6068
- CVE-2018-6069
- CVE-2018-6070
- CVE-2018-6071
- CVE-2018-6072
- CVE-2018-6073
- CVE-2018-6074
- CVE-2018-6075
- CVE-2018-6076
- CVE-2018-6077
- CVE-2018-6078
- CVE-2018-6079
- CVE-2018-6080
- CVE-2018-6081
- CVE-2018-6082
- CVE-2018-6083
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11215?
CVE-2017-11215 is a vulnerability discovered in Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and earlier versions.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11215?
CVE-2017-11215 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
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.
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.
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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