CVE-2017-2985: Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the Act

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2985?

flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.194; flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.194; flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.194. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2985 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2985 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-2985 affect?

CVE-2017-2985 affects flash player, flash player, flash player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-2985?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-2985 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting flash player, flash player, flash player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	21.8% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2017-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-02-15 06:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe flash player UPGRADE

Affected: <= 24.0.0.194

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.194

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 24.0.0.194 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flash-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

adobe flash player UPGRADE

Affected: <= 24.0.0.194

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.194

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 24.0.0.194 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flash-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

adobe flash player UPGRADE

Affected: <= 24.0.0.194

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.194

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 24.0.0.194 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flash-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

adobe flash player desktop runtime UPGRADE

Affected: <= 24.0.0.194

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.194

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flash-player-desktop-runtime || rpm -q flash-player-desktop-runtime || flash-player-desktop-runtime --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 24.0.0.194 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player-desktop-runtime

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flash-player-desktop-runtime

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Adobe Flash - Use-After-Free in Applying Bitmap Filter

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2985?

flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.194; flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.194; flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.194. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2985 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2985 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-2985 affect?

CVE-2017-2985 affects flash player, flash player, flash player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.194 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2985?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Adobe Flash vulnerabilities

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References

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