CVE-2017-2983

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 14, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96863

Source: psirt@adobe.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037993

Source: psirt@adobe.com

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb17-08.html

Source: psirt@adobe.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96863

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037993

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb17-08.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

3.0%

86th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

Affected Vendors

adobe

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