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CVE-2017-3077: 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 PNG image parser. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-3077 affects Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier. A crafted PNG processed by Flash could corrupt memory and allow arbitrary code execution. For executives, the main concern is any remaining Flash-dependent workstation, kiosk, or legacy application environment.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup priority. It is high impact if Flash remains present, but urgency depends on whether affected versions still exist in the environment.

Technical view

The CVE describes an exploitable memory corruption issue in Flash Player's PNG image parser. Successful exploitation could execute code in the context of the Flash process. The source bundle names affected versions but does not provide CVSS details or CWE classification.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 or earlier remains installed, especially on legacy endpoints or Linux distributions referenced by Red Hat and Gentoo advisories.

Exploitation context

The bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV status is false, and the supplied sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and advisory references. Do not infer affected products beyond Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier. Public exploit reference exists, but active exploitation is not supported by KEV or supplied sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory systems for Adobe Flash Player installations and versions.
  • Apply vendor guidance from Adobe APSB17-17 and relevant OS advisories.
  • Remove Flash Player where business processes no longer require it.
  • Prioritize internet-facing or user-browsing systems with legacy Flash exposure.
  • Restrict Flash content execution until remediation is complete.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm no systems run Flash Player 25.0.0.171 or earlier.
  • Check endpoint software inventory and browser plugin records.
  • Review Red Hat and Gentoo package advisory status where applicable.
  • Verify compensating controls block untrusted Flash content.
  • Document any remaining business exception and owner.
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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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