CVE-2017-3002: 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 in the ActionScript2 TextField object related to the variable property. 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-2017-3002?
CVE-2017-3002 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-3002?
To fix CVE-2017-3002, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 24.0.0.222 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3002?
CVE-2017-3002 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3002?
CVE-2017-3002 is a use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript2 TextField object.
5
Can CVE-2017-3002 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-3002 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.