CVE-2017-2997: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 14, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow / underflow vulnerability in the Primetime TVSDK that supports customizing ad information. 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
Mar 14, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2997?
CVE-2017-2997 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 8.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2997?
To fix CVE-2017-2997, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 24.0.0.222 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-2997?
CVE-2017-2997 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier, specifically on browsers like Chrome and Internet Explorer.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2017-2997?
CVE-2017-2997 involves an exploitable buffer overflow or underflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
5
Is CVE-2017-2997 related to any specific software?
CVE-2017-2997 is specifically related to Adobe Flash Player and its Primetime TVSDK.