CVE-2017-11305: Medium severity Adobe Flash Player Chrome vulnerability
A regression affecting Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.187 (and earlier versions) causes the unintended reset of the global settings preference file when a user clears browser data.
Other sources
Adobe Security Bulletin APSB17-42 for Adobe Flash Player describes a business logic error flaw that can possibly lead to unintended reset of global settings preference file when Flash Player is used to play a specially crafted SWF file.
External References:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-42.html
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11305?
CVE-2017-11305 is a vulnerability affecting Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.187 and earlier versions, causing the unintended reset of the global settings preference file when a user clears browser data.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11305?
CVE-2017-11305 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2017-11305 affect Adobe Flash Player?
CVE-2017-11305 affects Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.187 and earlier versions by causing the unintended reset of the global settings preference file when a user clears browser data.
What is the recommended fix for CVE-2017-11305?
To fix CVE-2017-11305, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 28.0.0.126 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-11305?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-11305 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102139), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039986), and [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0081).