CVE-2017-3083

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the Primetime SDK functionality related to the profile…

published June 20, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty gap in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers run rogue code by exploiting a memory mishap! Think of it like a chef using a knife that's fallen to the floor. If it’s not cleaned up, it could be picked up and used to chop up something you didn’t intend! If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could execute any code on your system, potentially compromising sensitive data or taking control of your device. It’s like leaving your front door unlocked – you never know who might waltz in!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef using a knife that's fallen to the floor. If it’s not cleaned up, it could be picked up and used to chop up something you didn’t intend! This vulnerability occurs in Adobe Flash Player's Primetime SDK functionality, specifically related to how it handles profile metadata in media streams after an object has been freed. Attackers can exploit this mishandling to gain arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could execute any code on your system, potentially compromising sensitive data or taking control of your device. It’s like leaving your front door unlocked – you never know who might waltz in! Ensure that you upgrade Adobe Flash Player to at least version 25.0.0.172 or later to close this security hole. Regularly check for updates and consider implementing additional security measures to monitor and limit application access. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll add another layer of protection to your system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14425 · 96.6th 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 use after free vulnerability in the Primetime SDK functionality related to the profile…
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