CVE-2017-3068: Use After Free
First published: Tue May 09 2017(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the Advanced Video Coding engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/flash-plugin | <25.0.0.171 | 25.0.0.171 |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=25.0.0.163 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=25.0.0.148 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=25.0.0.148 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=25.0.0.148 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=25.0.0.148 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3071
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3068
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3069
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3070
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3072
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3073
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-3074
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-15.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1219
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1449340
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98349
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038427
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-12
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42017/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3068?
CVE-2017-3068 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3068?
To fix CVE-2017-3068, update Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.171 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3068?
CVE-2017-3068 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3068?
CVE-2017-3068 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in the Advanced Video Coding engine of Adobe Flash Player.
What could happen if CVE-2017-3068 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3068 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
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