CVE-2017-11292: Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Vulnerability
First published: Mon Oct 16 2017(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/flash-plugin | <27.0.0.170 | 27.0.0.170 |
| Macromedia Flash Player | ||
| All of | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=27.0.0.159 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=27.0.0.130 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=27.0.0.130 | |
| Any of | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=27.0.0.159 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=27.0.0.159 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=27.0.0.130 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=27.0.0.130 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=27.0.0.159 | |
| Chrome OS |
Remedy
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101286
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039582
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2899
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-32.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-22
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1502726
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11292
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11292?
CVE-2017-11292 is categorized as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11292?
To fix CVE-2017-11292, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 27.0.0.170 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-11292?
CVE-2017-11292 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user's system.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-11292?
Versions of Adobe Flash Player prior to 27.0.0.170 are affected by CVE-2017-11292.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-11292?
Disabling Adobe Flash Player in your web browser can mitigate the risk of CVE-2017-11292.
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