CVE-2017-11292VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2017-11292: Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash PlayerSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
EPSS: 11.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 96% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11292 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2017-11292 is a type confusion vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that can lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

Adobe Flash Player contains a type confusion vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-11292. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting the type confusion issue. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios. However, no detailed version information or patch status is provided in the input data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates and consider disabling or restricting Flash Player usage where possible.

Weaknesses

CWE-843Type Confusion (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:26:49 UTC

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