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CVE-2017-11305

First published: Wed Dec 13 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/flash-plugin<28.0.0.126
28.0.0.126
Macromedia Flash Player<=27.0.0.187
Apple iOS and macOS
Chrome OS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Macromedia Flash Player<=27.0.0.187
Macromedia Flash Player<=27.0.0.187
Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=27.0.0.187
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0

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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).

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