CVE-2017-2990: 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 in the h264 decompression routine. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2990?
CVE-2017-2990 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2990?
To fix CVE-2017-2990, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 24.0.0.195 or later.
3
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2017-2990?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-2990 is caused by a memory corruption issue in the h264 decompression routine.
4
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2990?
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2990.
5
What impact can CVE-2017-2990 have on my system?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2990 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising the system.