CVE-2017-11282

Adobe Flash Player has an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the MP4 atom parser

published December 1, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
34%
Percentile
98.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Flash Player has a memory corruption issue in its MP4 atom parser that could let an attacker execute arbitrary code. It's like a movie with an unexpected plot twist that hijacks the entire story! 🎬 Think of it as a cafeteria that mixes up the food orders — if someone sneaks in a contaminated dish, it can end up poisoning everyone. The MP4 parser is supposed to serve safe files, but this vulnerability can let harmful code slip right through the cracks! If successfully exploited, this vulnerability might allow an attacker to execute malicious code on a user's machine, leading to anything from data theft to complete system compromise. It's a real threat that could disrupt your digital feast!

Put simply

Think of it as a cafeteria that mixes up the food orders — if someone sneaks in a contaminated dish, it can end up poisoning everyone. The MP4 parser is supposed to serve safe files, but this vulnerability can let harmful code slip right through the cracks! This vulnerability arises from memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player's handling of MP4 files, specifically in the atom parser, which can be abused to run arbitrary code without restriction.

What to do

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability might allow an attacker to execute malicious code on a user's machine, leading to anything from data theft to complete system compromise. It's a real threat that could disrupt your digital feast! While there’s no urgent patch because this vulnerability has not been widely exploited, it’s still wise to update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version to protect against all known vulnerabilities. Regularly check for software updates and avoid opening untrusted media files. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated for a safer internet experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.34050 · 98.4th percentile
Published
2017-12-01T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 08:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player has an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the MP4 atom parser
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