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CVE-2017-2983

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 3.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2017-03-14 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-426

Description

Adobe Shockwave versions 12.2.7.197 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to escalation of privilege.

Affected products

• Adobe Shockwave Player: through 12.2.7.197

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96863
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037993
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb17-08.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96863
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037993
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb17-08.html

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