CVE-2017-2988: High severity Adobe Flash Player Chrome vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability when performing garbage collection. 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
01:02 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2988?
CVE-2017-2988 has a critical severity rating due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution upon successful exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2988?
To fix CVE-2017-2988, update Adobe Flash Player to a version later than 24.0.0.194.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2988?
CVE-2017-2988 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2988?
CVE-2017-2988 is a memory corruption vulnerability identified in Adobe Flash Player during garbage collection.
5
What could be the impact of CVE-2017-2988 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-2988 could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising the affected system.