CVE-2017-2987: Integer Overflow
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability related to Flash Broker COM. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
21 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=24.0.0.194
Apple iOS and macOS
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=24.0.0.194
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=24.0.0.194
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=24.0.0.194
All of the following
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=24.0.0.194
Any of the following
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=24.0.0.194
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=24.0.0.194
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
All of the following
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=24.0.0.194
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Feb 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:11 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 14, 58332
Event
12:56 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2987?
CVE-2017-2987 has a critical severity rating with a score of 8.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2987?
To fix CVE-2017-2987, update Adobe Flash Player to a version later than 24.0.0.194.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2987?
CVE-2017-2987 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability.
4
What could an attacker achieve through CVE-2017-2987?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-2987 could achieve arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
5
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2987?
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2987.