CVE-2017-2925 Memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.186 and earlier.
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a memory corruption flaw in the JPEG XR codec of Adobe Flash Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-2925?
CVE-2017-2925 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 11 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.186 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the JPEG XR codec. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2925?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2925?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-2925 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2925 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8hx-p75j-hp63, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2925.