critical
9.3
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2930

First published: Wed Jan 11 2017(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability due to a concurrency error when manipulating a display list. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
Apple iOS and macOS
Chrome OS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
All of
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
Any of
Apple iOS and macOS
Chrome OS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System
All of
Any of
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
Any of
Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
All of
Macromedia Flash Player<=24.0.0.186
Any of
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-02.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2930?

    CVE-2017-2930 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2930?

    To fix CVE-2017-2930, update Adobe Flash Player to version 24.0.0.187 or later.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-2930?

    CVE-2017-2930 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier on all platforms utilizing the software.

  • What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-2930?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-2930 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising it.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2930?

    Disabling or uninstalling Adobe Flash Player can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2017-2930 until a patch is applied.

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