CVE-2017-11292
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: remote code execution vulnerability (APSB17-32)
Published Oct 16, 2017 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2017-11292
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-11292 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe), Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) and 5 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 10, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 27.0.0.130, Flash Player 27.0.0.159, Flash Player Desktop Runtime 27.0.0.159.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
12%
Higher than 96.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier has a flawed bytecode verification procedure, which allows for an untrusted value to be used in the calculation of an array index. This can lead to type confusion, and successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 10, 2017 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 27.0.0.159 |
| Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 27.0.0.159 |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux ServerRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux WorkstationRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
27.0.0.130, 27.0.0.159
Flash Player Desktop Runtime
27.0.0.159
flash-plugin
0:27.0.0.170-1.el6_9
flashplugin-nonfree
27.0.0.170ubuntu0.14.04.1, 27.0.0.170ubuntu0.16.04.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 10, 2017
Publicly disclosed
Oct 16, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2022
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2017:2899
- advisoryGLSA-201710-22
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-11292
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-11292
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player version 27.0.0.159 and earlier has a flawed bytecode verification procedure, which allows for an untrusted value to be used in the calculation of an array index.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe); Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) versions 6.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 10, 2017.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 27.0.0.130, Flash Player 27.0.0.159, Flash Player Desktop Runtime 27.0.0.159.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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