CVE-2017-3068Flash Player Out-of-Bounds Write
flash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB17-15
Published May 9, 2017 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as SUSE-SU-2017:1238-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-3068
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-3068 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe), Enterprise Linux (Redhat) and 6 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 25.0.0.148, Flash Player 25.0.0.171-168.1, Flash Player Desktop Runtime 25.0.0.163.
- 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)
20%
Higher than 97.4% 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
Description
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
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 25.0.0.148 |
| Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 25.0.0.163 |
| Enterprise LinuxRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux WorkstationRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
25.0.0.148, 25.0.0.171-168.1
Flash Player Desktop Runtime
25.0.0.163
flash-player-gnome
25.0.0.171-168.1
flash-plugin
0:25.0.0.171-1.el6_9
flashplugin-nonfree
25.0.0.171ubuntu0.14.04.1, 25.0.0.171ubuntu0.16.04.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 9, 2017
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2017-3068
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisoryRHSA-2017:1219
- advisorybugzilla.suse.com · 1038281
- advisoryGLSA-201705-12
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.148 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the Advanced Video Coding engine.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe); Enterprise Linux (Redhat) versions 6.0, 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 25.0.0.148, Flash Player 25.0.0.171-168.1, Flash Player Desktop Runtime 25.0.0.163.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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