CVE-2017-3001: Use After Free
Published Mar 14, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability related to garbage collection in the ActionScript 2 VM. 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-2017-3001?
CVE-2017-3001 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-3001?
To fix CVE-2017-3001, users should upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 24.0.0.222 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3001?
CVE-2017-3001 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2017-3001 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-3001 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Flash content.
5
What impact does CVE-2017-3001 have on users?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-3001 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's system.