CVE-2017-2983

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

7.8

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Adobe: Shockwave Player

Adobe

1 product

Shockwave Player

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Shockwave Player	Up to 12.2.7.197

Related CWEs

CWE-426

Untrusted Search Path

The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.

References (6)

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

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