CVE-2017-2987 Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier.
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqr9-g2qv-xv6v, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2987.