CVE-2017-2938
First published: Wed Jan 11 2017(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability related to handling TCP connections.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2938?
The severity of CVE-2017-2938 is rated as medium with a score of 6.5.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2938?
To fix CVE-2017-2938, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version beyond 24.0.0.186.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2938?
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2938.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2938?
CVE-2017-2938 is a security bypass vulnerability related to handling TCP connections.
Is CVE-2017-2938 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-2938 specifically impacts Adobe Flash Player across various operating systems, but other systems like macOS and Linux with no affected versions remain unaffected.
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