What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-3068?

CVE-2017-3068 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 68.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-3068?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-3068. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 68.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-3068?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-3068. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Flash Player Desktop Runtime CVE-2017-3068

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2017-05-09 psirt@adobe.com

Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption Adobe RCE Flash Player Desktop Runtime Flash Player Enterprise Linux Enterprise Linux Desktop Enterprise Linux Workstation

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 09, 2017 - 16:29 cve.org

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the Advanced Video Coding engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

AnalysisAI

Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the Advanced Video Coding engine. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 68.5%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the Advanced Video Coding engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. Affected products include: Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime, Adobe Flash Player, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).