CVE-2017-2983: High severity Adobe Shockwave Player vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Shockwave versions 12.2.7.197 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to escalation of privilege.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Shockwave Player<=12.2.7.197
Event History
Mar 14, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2983?
CVE-2017-2983 has a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2983?
To fix CVE-2017-2983, upgrade Adobe Shockwave Player to version 12.2.8.198 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2983?
CVE-2017-2983 is categorized as an insecure library loading vulnerability, also known as DLL hijacking.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2017-2983?
CVE-2017-2983 affects users running Adobe Shockwave versions 12.2.7.197 and earlier.
5
What can attackers do with CVE-2017-2983?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2983 can allow attackers to escalate privileges on the affected system.