CVE-2017-2987 Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier.

High 8.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Flash Broker COM interface.

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-2017-2987?

CVE-2017-2987 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 15 Feb 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 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability related to Flash Broker COM. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2987?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2987?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2017-2987 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2987 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cqr9-g2qv-xv6v, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2987.

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