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CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2017-0188
Microsoft Security Update for Adobe Flash Player

Original Issue Date:December 15, 2017

Severity Rating: HIGH

Software Affected

  • Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
  • Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows RT 8.1
  • Windows Server 2016   
  • Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation)

Overview

This vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player which could allow a remote attacker to reset global settings preference file on the targeted system.

Description

This vulnerability is caused due to a Business Logic Error. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability through unspecified measures to reset global settings preference file on the targeted system.

 

Solution

Apply appropriate patch as mentioned in Microsoft Security Guidance:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV170022

Vendor Information

Microsoft
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV170022

References

Microsoft
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV170022

Adobe
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-42.html

SecurityTracker
http://securitytracker.com/id/1039988

CVE Name
CVE-2017-11305

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.

Contact Information

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
India

 
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