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CVE-2017-2996 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player's Primetime SDK. If exploited, it could let an attacker run code on a system using Flash Player 24.0.0.194 or earlier. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 or earlier remains installed or packaged through operating-system distributions. The bundle references Adobe, Gentoo, and Red Hat advisories, suggesting endpoint and Linux package exposure should be checked. Treat this as high priority for legacy-technology cleanup because the stated impact is arbitrary code execution. Urgency depends on whether Flash Player is still present. If no affected Flash exists, residual business risk is low. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194 or earlier.; Review Adobe APSB17-04 for vendor-approved remediation guidance.; Apply relevant Gentoo or Red Hat security updates where those packages are used..
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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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