CVE-2017-11294

CVE-2017-11294 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in Adobe Shockwave 12.2.9.199 and earlier. An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11294?
An issue was discovered in Adobe Shockwave 12.2.9.199 and earlier. An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-11294?
CVE-2017-11294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11294 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11294?
CVE-2017-11294 affects Adobe Shockwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11294?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-11294 published?
CVE-2017-11294 was published on 2017-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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