CVE-2017-2994: 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 in Primetime SDK event dispatch. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
21 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=24.0.0.221
Apple iOS and macOS
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=24.0.0.221
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=24.0.0.221
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=24.0.0.221
All of the following
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=24.0.0.221
Any of the following
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=24.0.0.221
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=24.0.0.221
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
All of the following
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=24.0.0.221
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-2017-2994?
CVE-2017-2994 is a high severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution in Adobe Flash Player.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2994?
To fix CVE-2017-2994, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 24.0.0.221 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2994?
CVE-2017-2994 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2017-2994 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2994 can potentially be exploited remotely through malicious Flash content.
5
What impact could CVE-2017-2994 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-2994 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system.