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CVE-2017-11292Exploited in the wildNVD status: Analyzed

Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion

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CVE-2017-11292 is a high-severity access of resource using incompatible type vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier versions: Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on March 3, 2022, which means attacks have been observed in the wild.

Patch now

Attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, according to CISA.

What to do

  1. Check which version of Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. CISA's required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
  3. Read the advisory on helpx.adobe.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  4. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  5. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlierAdobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlierAdobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlierNot stated
AdobeFlash Player Desktop Runtime27.0.0.159 and earlierNot stated
AdobeFlash Player27.0.0.130 and earlier; 27.0.0.159 and earlierNot stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0Not stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux Server6.0Not stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0Not stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.18.8HighNVD
CVSS 3.18.8HighCISA (ADP)
CVSS 2.06.0MediumNVD

Official description

Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier has a flawed bytecode verification procedure, which allows for an untrusted value to be used in the calculation of an array index. This can lead to type confusion, and successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type

The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

More Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type vulnerabilities (CWE-843)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
  3. Deadline for US federal agencies to remediate, set by CISA.
  4. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: active, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  5. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Third-party and government advisories

Recent Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type vulnerabilities

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