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CVE-2017-2990: Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in t...

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the h264 decompression routine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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CVE-2017-2990 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier. If a vulnerable Flash runtime processes malicious H.264 content, successful exploitation could run attacker-controlled code. This mainly matters for legacy systems where Flash remains installed or enabled. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, browsers, or packaged Linux environments still running Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 or earlier. Organizations without reliable software inventory may miss dormant browser plugins or bundled Flash packages. Treat this as a legacy technology cleanup priority. The affected product can allow code execution, but urgency depends on whether Flash is still present or enabled in the environment. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player according to Adobe APSB17-04 guidance.; Apply relevant operating system vendor updates, including Gentoo or Red Hat advisories where applicable.; Disable or remove Flash Player where business use is no longer required..

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n/aAdobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier.Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier.Listed
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