CVE-2017-2983 (GCVE-0-2017-2983)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-03-14 16:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 14:09
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Adobe Shockwave versions 12.2.7.197 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to escalation of privilege.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- Insecure Library Loading (DLL hijacking)
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwa… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96863 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037993 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Adobe Shockwave 12.2.7.197 and earlier. |
Affected:
Adobe Shockwave 12.2.7.197 and earlier.
|
Date Public
2017-03-14 00:00
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