CVE-2017-3077

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the PNG image parser

published June 20, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An exploitable memory corruption bug is hiding in Adobe Flash Player's PNG parser! ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Picture this: a chef who blindly accepts any recipe card handed to them, leading to disastrous results in the kitchen. This vulnerability works the same way โ€” it processes malformed PNG files without proper checks, opening the door for malicious code execution. If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could run arbitrary code on your system. This means they could potentially take control, steal sensitive information, or wreak havoc with your files โ€” nothing short of a digital kitchen disaster! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Put simply

Picture this: a chef who blindly accepts any recipe card handed to them, leading to disastrous results in the kitchen. This vulnerability works the same way โ€” it processes malformed PNG files without proper checks, opening the door for malicious code execution. This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player affects versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier, allowing memory corruption through improperly handled PNG images, which can lead to remote code execution if exploited successfully.

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could run arbitrary code on your system. This means they could potentially take control, steal sensitive information, or wreak havoc with your files โ€” nothing short of a digital kitchen disaster! ๐Ÿ”ฅ To mitigate this risk, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately. Regularly monitor your systems and patch vulnerabilities as they arise to protect against potential exploits. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay vigilant, update your software, and keep your digital kitchen running smoothly! ๐Ÿ˜„

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22261 ยท 97.7th 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 PNG image parser
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