CVE-2017-3075: Use After Free

Published Jun 13, 2017
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability when manipulating the ActionsScript 2 XML class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Adobe Security Bulletin APSB17-17 for Adobe Flash Player describes multiple flaws that can possibly lead to code execution when Flash Player is used to play a specially crafted SWF file.

Quoting from the APSB17-17:

Use After Free issues that can possibly lead to Remote Code Execution - CVE-2017-3075, CVE-2017-3081, CVE-2017-3083, CVE-2017-3084

Memory Corruption issues that can possibly lead to Remote Code Execution - CVE-2017-3076, CVE-2017-3077, CVE-2017-3078, CVE-2017-3079, CVE-2017-3082

External References:

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-17.html

Red Hat

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/flash-plugin<26.0.0.126
26.0.0.126
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=25.0.0.171
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=25.0.0.171
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=25.0.0.171
Apple iOS and macOS
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=25.0.0.171

Event History

Jun 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3075?

CVE-2017-3075 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3075?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3075, update Adobe Flash Player to version 26.0.0.126 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3075?

CVE-2017-3075 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier.

4

What can happen if CVE-2017-3075 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-3075 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to potentially take control of the affected system.

5

Is Adobe Flash Player on Windows 10 vulnerable to CVE-2017-3075?

No, Adobe Flash Player on Windows 10 is not vulnerable if it is updated to the safe version.

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