CVE-2017-2985Flash Player Use-After-Free
flash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB17-04
Published Feb 14, 2017 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2985
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-2985 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe), flashplugin-nonfree (ubuntu) and 3 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 24.0.0.194, Flash Player 24.0.0.221-158.1, Flash Player Desktop Runtime 24.0.0.194.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
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)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2985
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-2985
- advisoryRHSA-2017:0275
- advisoryRHSA-2017:0275
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1025258
- advisoryGLSA-201702-20
Description
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 24.0.0.194 |
| Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 24.0.0.194 |
| flashplugin-nonfreeubuntu | See advisory | 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.14.04.1 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:24.0.0.221-1.el6_8 |
| flash-player-gnomesuse | See advisory | 24.0.0.221-158.1 |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
24.0.0.194, 24.0.0.221-158.1
Flash Player Desktop Runtime
24.0.0.194
flash-player-gnome
24.0.0.221-158.1
flash-plugin
0:24.0.0.221-1.el6_8
flashplugin-nonfree
24.0.0.221ubuntu0.14.04.1, 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.16.04.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 14, 2017
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2017-2985
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisoryRHSA-2017:0275
- advisoryRHSA-2017:0275
- advisorybugzilla.suse.com · 1025258
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe); flashplugin-nonfree (ubuntu), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 24.0.0.194, Flash Player 24.0.0.221-158.1, Flash Player Desktop Runtime 24.0.0.194.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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