CVE-2017-11292
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
Adobe Flash Player contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
This Adobe Flash Player vulnerability is a type confusion flaw that can lead to remote code execution. The high EPSS score indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited, making it a critical vulnerability. Given Flash Player is end-of-life, this poses a severe risk to any remaining installations.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable, likely through crafted web content or malicious files.
Adobe Flash Player is end-of-life and should be uninstalled immediately from all systems. If uninstallation is not possible, ensure all available updates are applied and restrict its use to trusted content only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-11292 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2017-11292 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-11292 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1