CVE-2017-3073: 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 handling multiple mask properties of display objects, aka memory corruption. 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-2017-3073?
CVE-2017-3073 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-3073?
To fix CVE-2017-3073, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.163 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3073?
CVE-2017-3073 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier.
4
What can happen if CVE-2017-3073 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-3073 may lead to memory corruption and allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
Is my operating system vulnerable to CVE-2017-3073?
Only specific versions of Adobe Flash Player running on compatible operating systems may be vulnerable to CVE-2017-3073.