Remote code execution in Adobe Shockwave Player



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-11294
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Shockwave Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU9181

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11294

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a boundary error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted media file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 12.3.1.201.

Vulnerable software versions

Shockwave Player: 11.5.8.612 - 12.2.9.199

CPE2.3 External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb17-40.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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