CVE-2017-3000: Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have a vulnerability in the random number generator used fo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-3000?

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.

Q: Is CVE-2017-3000 being exploited?

CVE-2017-3000 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-2017-3000 affect?

CVE-2017-3000 affects flash player, flash player, flash player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have a vulnerability in the random number generator used for constant blinding. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-3000?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-3000 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 a vulnerability in the random number generator used for constant blinding. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	8.4% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-03-14
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

2017-03-14 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe flash player UPGRADE

Affected: <= 24.0.0.221

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.221

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 24.0.0.221 (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: <= 24.0.0.221

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.221

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 24.0.0.221 (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: <= 24.0.0.221

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.221

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 24.0.0.221 (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: <= 24.0.0.221

Fixed in: newer than 24.0.0.221

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 24.0.0.221 (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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-3000?

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-2017-3000 being exploited?

CVE-2017-3000 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-2017-3000 affect?

CVE-2017-3000 affects flash player, flash player, flash player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Adobe Flash Player versions 24.0.0.221 and earlier have a vulnerability in the random number generator used for constant blinding. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

How urgent is CVE-2017-3000?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Adobe Flash vulnerabilities

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