CVE-2017-3079: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 20, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the internal representation of raster data. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
10 affected components
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-2017-3079?
CVE-2017-3079 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-3079?
To fix CVE-2017-3079, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 25.0.0.172 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2017-3079?
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3079.
4
What can happen if CVE-2017-3079 is successfully exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3079 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
5
Is CVE-2017-3079 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2017-3079 affects Adobe Flash Player on various operating systems, including those running Internet Explorer and Chrome.