Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier. A memory corruption flaw during garbage collection could let an attacker run code if exploitation succeeds. The source bundle shows vendor advisories and a public exploit reference, but it does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running affected Adobe Flash Player versions or packaged Flash components from distributions referenced by vendor advisories. Confirm actual exposure through endpoint, browser plugin, and package inventories. Treat as high priority where Flash remains installed. Arbitrary code execution in a historically exposed browser plugin creates meaningful workstation risk, but urgency depends on whether affected Flash versions still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Follow Adobe APSB17-04 guidance for affected Flash Player installations.; Update or remove Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier where present.; Use Gentoo and Red Hat advisories for distribution-packaged deployments..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201702-20CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-04.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 41421CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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