Learn about CVE-2017-11282, a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.151 and earlier versions, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. Find mitigation steps and security practices.
Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.151 and earlier versions are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability in the MP4 atom parser, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Understanding CVE-2017-11282
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory corruption issue in the MP4 atom parser.
What is CVE-2017-11282?
The MP4 atom parser in Adobe Flash Player contains a vulnerability that can be exploited to corrupt memory, potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.
The Impact of CVE-2017-11282
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to the execution of arbitrary code on affected systems, posing a significant security risk.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-11282
Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.151 and earlier versions are susceptible to this memory corruption vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the MP4 atom parser of Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to corrupt memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code on systems running the affected versions of Adobe Flash Player.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-11282, users and organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate the risk and implement long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates