CVE-2017-2931
First published: Wed Jan 11 2017(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability related to the parsing of SWF metadata. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player | <=24.0.0.186 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=24.0.0.186 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=24.0.0.186 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=24.0.0.186 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2931?
The severity of CVE-2017-2931 is critical with a score of 8.8.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2931?
To fix CVE-2017-2931, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version beyond 24.0.0.186.
What is the cause of CVE-2017-2931?
CVE-2017-2931 is caused by a memory corruption vulnerability related to the parsing of SWF metadata.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2931?
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2931.
What could happen if CVE-2017-2931 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2931 could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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