PatchTheCVECVE-2017-2997: Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow / underflow vulnerabili
CVE-2017-2997 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 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow / underflow vulnerability in the Primetime TVSDK that supports customizing ad information. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
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 | 7.4% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2017-03-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-2997?
flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.221; flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.221; flash player: upgrade to newer than 24.0.0.221. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-2997 being exploited?
CVE-2017-2997 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-2017-2997 affect?
CVE-2017-2997 affects flash player, flash player, flash player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow / underflow vulnerability in the Primetime TVSDK that supports customizing ad information. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution
How urgent is CVE-2017-2997?
Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Software pages
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