PatchTheCVECVE-2017-3079: Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the
CVE-2017-3079 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the internal representation of raster data. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 7.0% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2017-06-20 |
| 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-2017-3079?
flash player: upgrade to newer than 25.0.0.171; flash player: upgrade to newer than 25.0.0.171; flash player: upgrade to newer than 25.0.0.171. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-3079 being exploited?
CVE-2017-3079 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-2017-3079 affect?
CVE-2017-3079 affects flash player, flash player, flash player. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Adobe Flash Player versions 25.0.0.171 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the internal representation of raster data. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How urgent is CVE-2017-3079?
Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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