CVE-2017-2992: 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 heap overflow vulnerability when parsing an MP4 header. 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
01:28 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2992?
CVE-2017-2992 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2992?
To fix CVE-2017-2992, you should update Adobe Flash Player to version 24.0.0.195 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2992?
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2992.
4
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-2992?
Exploiting CVE-2017-2992 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, allowing attackers to take control.
5
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2017-2992?
CVE-2017-2992 primarily impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows and specific browsers when running vulnerable versions.