Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201710-20 ========================================== Severity: Critical Date : 2017-10-16 CVE-ID : CVE-2017-11292 Package : flashplugin Type : arbitrary code execution Remote : Yes Link : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-449 Summary ======= The package flashplugin before version 27.0.0.170-1 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution. Resolution ========== Upgrade to 27.0.0.170-1. # pacman -Syu "flashplugin>=27.0.0.170-1" The problem has been fixed upstream in version 27.0.0.170. Workaround ========== None. Description =========== A type confusion vulnerability has been found in Adobe Flash Player <= 27.0.0.159, leading to arbitrary code execution. Impact ====== A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected host. Adobe is aware of a report that an exploit exists in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks against users running Windows. References ========== https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-32.html https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2017-11292