Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier.
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA, Red Hat and Microsoft.
Summary
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.127 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the ActionScript2 code parser. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier. | Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier. | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier. Vendor— Affected Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier. Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:* | up to 25.0.0.127 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* | up to 25.0.0.127 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | all versions | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | all versions | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* | up to 25.0.0.127 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 25.0.0.127 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:* Versions up to 25.0.0.127 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* Versions up to 25.0.0.127 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions all versions Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions all versions Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* Versions up to 25.0.0.127 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 25.0.0.127 Vulnerable ·Adobe
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2017:0934 Released 2017-04-12 · Red Hat rating Criticalflash-plugin security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-25.0.0.148-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-25.0.0.148-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-25.0.0.148-1.el6_9
Microsoft 1 update
- April 2017 Adobe Flash Security Update
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier. — RHSA-2017:0934
7 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 7 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-02281 Memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier.Priority MEDIUM 63
- TI-2017-02283 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier.Priority MEDIUM 54
- TI-2017-02282 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier.Priority MEDIUM 54
- Advisory ·
Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier. — GLSA-201704-04
7 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 7 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-02281 Memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier.Priority MEDIUM 63
- TI-2017-02283 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier.Priority MEDIUM 54
- TI-2017-02282 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 and earlier.Priority MEDIUM 54
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:0934 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:0934 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:0934 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-3060
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8rpg-rw6g-v4jc
References
More Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities
- TI-2016-03560 Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier allows remote… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2016-03506 Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2016-00925 Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2015-04302 Use-after-free vulnerability in the BitmapData class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3)… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2015-04301 Use-after-free vulnerability in the DisplayObject class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3)… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2015-04298 Use-after-free vulnerability in the ByteArray class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3)… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2017-3060 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-3060 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-8rpg-rw6g-v4jc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2017-3060 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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