CVE-2017-3071: Use After Free
Published May 9, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability when masking display objects. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
14 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=25.0.0.163
Apple iOS and macOS
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=25.0.0.148
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=25.0.0.148
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=25.0.0.148
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=25.0.0.148
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Remediation
Event History
May 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3071?
CVE-2017-3071 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-3071?
To fix CVE-2017-3071, update Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.163 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3071?
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3071.
4
What could happen if CVE-2017-3071 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-3071 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3071?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-3071 other than updating to the patched version.