CVE-2017-2997 Memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.221 and earlier.

High 8.8 Published Updated

An exploitable buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Primetime TVSDK.

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-2017-2997?

CVE-2017-2997 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 14 Mar 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 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow / underflow vulnerability in the Primetime TVSDK that supports customizing ad information. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2997?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2017-2997?

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-2017-2997 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2997 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4vhw-m4wv-jrr8.

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