CVE-2017-3072: Critical severity adobe flash player vulnerability
Published May 9, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the BitmapData class. 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-2017-3072?
CVE-2017-3072 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-3072?
To mitigate CVE-2017-3072, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.163 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3072?
CVE-2017-3072 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier.
4
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-3072?
Exploiting CVE-2017-3072 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
5
Who is at risk for CVE-2017-3072?
Any user running affected versions of Adobe Flash Player, particularly in web browsers, is at risk for CVE-2017-3072.