CVE-2017-2987
First published: Wed 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player | <=24.0.0.194 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=24.0.0.194 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=24.0.0.194 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime | <=24.0.0.194 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2987?
CVE-2017-2987 has a critical severity rating with a score of 8.8.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2987?
CVE-2017-2987 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability.
What could an attacker achieve through CVE-2017-2987?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-2987 could achieve arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
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.
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