CVE-2017-3076

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the MPEG-4 AVC module

published June 20, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
25%
Percentile
97.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty memory corruption vulnerability lurks in Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier — and it’s not just for the faint of heart! 😱 Think of it like a game of Jenga, where removing the wrong block collapses the whole tower. In this case, one faulty piece in the MPEG-4 AVC module could allow attackers to execute their own code instead of yours! If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker run arbitrary code on your system, which is absolutely devastating! That means they could potentially take control of your machine, execute malware, or even steal sensitive information, all while you're blissfully unaware!

Put simply

Think of it like a game of Jenga, where removing the wrong block collapses the whole tower. In this case, one faulty piece in the MPEG-4 AVC module could allow attackers to execute their own code instead of yours! This vulnerability is due to memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player's MPEG-4 AVC module, allowing attackers to manipulate the memory and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker run arbitrary code on your system, which is absolutely devastating! That means they could potentially take control of your machine, execute malware, or even steal sensitive information, all while you're blissfully unaware! To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately. If you're still using an older version, it’s essential to ditch it for a more secure alternative — Flash is no longer supported! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to bolster your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.24728 · 97.9th percentile
Published
2017-06-20T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUN 17:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the MPEG-4 AVC module
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