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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player | <=27.0.0.187 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=27.0.0.187 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=27.0.0.187 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime | <=27.0.0.187 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| redhat/flash-plugin | <28.0.0.126 | 28.0.0.126 |
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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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