[arch-security] [ASA-201710-20] flashplugin: arbitrary code execution

[Remi Gacogne]

Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201710-20
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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
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The package flashplugin before version 27.0.0.170-1 is vulnerable to
arbitrary code execution.

Resolution
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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
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None.

Description
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A type confusion vulnerability has been found in Adobe Flash Player <=
27.0.0.159, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Impact
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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
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-32.html
https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2017-11292

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