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CVE-2017-2983 (GCVE-0-2017-2983)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-03-14 16:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 14:09
VLAI
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)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Insecure Library Loading (DLL hijacking)
Assigner
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
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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