Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-3079 affects Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier. It is a memory corruption flaw that could let an attacker run code if a vulnerable Flash Player processes malicious content. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is limited to environments that still have Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 or earlier installed or packaged through referenced Linux vendors. The bundle does not provide CPEs, deployment contexts, or affected operating systems beyond those vendor advisories. Treat as high priority where Flash Player remains present. The business risk is legacy client-side code execution, but urgency depends on whether affected Flash installations still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 and earlier.; Follow Adobe APSB17-17 guidance for remediation direction.; Apply relevant Red Hat or Gentoo advisory actions where those packages are used..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-17.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:1439CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201707-15CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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