What is the severity of CVE-2017-2996?

CVE-2017-2996 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2996?

To mitigate CVE-2017-2996, update Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.126 or later.

What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2996?

CVE-2017-2996 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier.

What could happen if CVE-2017-2996 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2017-2996 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Is Adobe Flash Player still supported after CVE-2017-2996?

Support for Adobe Flash Player ended in December 2020, and users are advised to uninstall it.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2996

critical

9.3

CWE

787

15/2/2017

17/11/2022

CVE-2017-2996

First published: Wed Feb 15 2017(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in Primetime SDK. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11	<=24.0.0.194
macOS Yosemite
Google Chrome OS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11	<=24.0.0.194
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11	<=24.0.0.194
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player	<=24.0.0.194

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-04.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2996?
CVE-2017-2996 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2996?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2996, update Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.126 or later.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2996?
CVE-2017-2996 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier.
What could happen if CVE-2017-2996 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-2996 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is Adobe Flash Player still supported after CVE-2017-2996?
Support for Adobe Flash Player ended in December 2020, and users are advised to uninstall it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2996?
CVE-2017-2996 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2996?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2996, update Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.126 or later.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-2996?
CVE-2017-2996 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier.
What could happen if CVE-2017-2996 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-2996 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is Adobe Flash Player still supported after CVE-2017-2996?
Support for Adobe Flash Player ended in December 2020, and users are advised to uninstall it.