Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-2994 is a memory safety flaw in Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 and earlier. If successfully exploited, it could let an attacker run code in the context of the affected user. Business urgency depends on whether any Flash Player deployments remain in the environment. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 or earlier. Prioritize legacy desktops, browser plugin inventories, packaged application dependencies, and old Linux workstation or server images referenced by distribution advisories. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. The main decision is whether Flash exists anywhere in the estate; if it does, remediation should be tracked to closure because exploitation could result in code execution. Mitigation focus: Identify all systems with Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 or earlier.; Follow Adobe APSB17-04 remediation guidance for affected Flash installations.; Apply relevant operating-system vendor advisories where Flash was distributed by package managers..
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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
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