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CVE-2017-3076: Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in t...

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the MPEG-4 AVC module. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-3076 is a code-execution flaw in old Adobe Flash Player versions. A malicious Flash video path could corrupt memory and let an attacker run code in the user’s context. Modern exposure should be rare, but any remaining Flash installation is a serious legacy risk.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation if any Flash remains in the environment. The business risk is not broad modern internet exposure, but high-impact compromise from obsolete client software if legacy workflows still depend on Flash.

Technical view

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier contain an exploitable memory corruption issue in the MPEG-4 AVC module. The CVE description states successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. The bundle lists Adobe, Red Hat, Gentoo, and Exploit-DB references, but no KEV listing.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems that still have Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 or earlier installed or packaged through supported Linux distributions at the time. Organizations should treat any remaining Flash runtime as legacy technical debt requiring removal or vendor-guided update.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference, indicating public exploit material exists. It does not provide evidence of active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. Do not assume active exploitation without another cited source.

Researcher notes

The available bundle identifies affected versions and the vulnerable MPEG-4 AVC module but does not include CVSS, CWE, root-cause details, or confirmed exploitation telemetry. Validate exposure through asset inventory rather than network-only assumptions.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory endpoints and servers for Adobe Flash Player installations.
  • Remove Flash Player wherever business processes no longer require it.
  • For unavoidable legacy systems, follow Adobe APSB17-17 and relevant Linux vendor advisories.
  • Restrict legacy Flash use to isolated, tightly controlled environments.
  • Confirm browser and endpoint controls block untrusted Flash content.

Validation and detection

  • Check installed Flash Player versions against 25.0.0.171 and earlier.
  • Review software inventory for Adobe Flash Player packages and plugins.
  • Verify remediation against Adobe APSB17-17 and distro advisories.
  • Confirm legacy browsers cannot load untrusted Flash content.
  • Document any business exception requiring retained Flash support.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aAdobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier.Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier.Listed
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