CVE-2017-3060

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.127 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the ActionScript2 code parser

published April 12, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky memory corruption vulnerability lurks in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier! This flaw in the ActionScript2 code parser could lead to some serious mischief. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this vulnerability like a faulty blueprint for a building โ€” if the architect miscalculates, the whole structure could come crashing down. Here, the flawed memory handling allows attackers to run their own code as if they had the keys to the entire system. If successfully exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, giving them the power to take control of the affected system. This means they could steal sensitive information, install malicious software, or even cripple your systems entirely โ€” absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a faulty blueprint for a building โ€” if the architect miscalculates, the whole structure could come crashing down. Here, the flawed memory handling allows attackers to run their own code as if they had the keys to the entire system. This memory corruption vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the way Flash Player processes ActionScript2 code, ultimately leading to arbitrary code execution without any user interaction required. It's like bypassing security by exploiting a flimsy wall in a fortified building.

What to do

If successfully exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, giving them the power to take control of the affected system. This means they could steal sensitive information, install malicious software, or even cripple your systems entirely โ€” absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately. Regularly check for software updates, and consider disabling Flash entirely, as it is now end-of-life and poses additional security risks. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Tackle this vulnerability and keep your systems safe and sound! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07630 ยท 94.5th percentile
Published
2017-04-12T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 APR 14:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.127 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the ActionScript2 code parser
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