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CVE-2017-3078: 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 Adobe Texture Format (ATF) module. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-3078 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier. If exploited, it could let an attacker run code in the context of the affected user. Business urgency depends on whether Flash is still installed or enabled anywhere.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority only where Flash remains present. The issue allows code execution and has public exploit references, but current confirmed active exploitation is not shown in the provided sources.

Technical view

The flaw affects the Adobe Texture Format module in Adobe Flash Player. The CVE description states successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. The source bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference, but KEV is false and no source here confirms active exploitation.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to environments with Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 or earlier still installed or enabled. Relevant sources include Adobe, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories, suggesting endpoint and packaged Linux deployments may need inventory validation.

Exploitation context

Public exploit material is referenced by Exploit-DB, so researchers should treat proof-of-concept availability as plausible. The provided sources do not establish active exploitation, campaign use, or inclusion in CISA KEV.

Researcher notes

Do not assume all Adobe products are affected; the bundle identifies Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier. Avoid claiming active exploitation without KEV or corroborating source evidence. Validate exposure through installed version and enabled plugin state.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory systems for Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 or earlier.
  • Review Adobe APSB17-17 for the vendor-designated corrective action.
  • Check Red Hat and Gentoo advisories for packaged deployment guidance.
  • Remove or disable affected Flash installations where not required.
  • Prioritize remediation on user-facing browsing workstations.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Flash Player versions on managed endpoints.
  • Check browsers and legacy application hosts for enabled Flash components.
  • Review software inventory for distro-packaged Flash packages.
  • Verify remediation against Adobe and OS vendor advisory criteria.
  • Document any business exception for remaining Flash dependency.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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CVSS
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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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