CVE-2017-2993: Use After Free
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability related to event handlers. 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-2017-2993?
CVE-2017-2993 has a critical severity level as it can lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2993?
To fix CVE-2017-2993, update Adobe Flash Player to version 24.0.0.195 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2993?
CVE-2017-2993 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-2993?
CVE-2017-2993 can be exploited through malicious web content that manipulates event handlers.
5
Is CVE-2017-2993 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2017-2993 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player across various operating systems including Windows and macOS.