Arch Linux alert ASA-201710-21 (lib32-flashplugin)

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Remi Gacogne <rgacogne@archlinux.org> 
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arch-security@archlinux.org 
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[arch-security] [ASA-201710-21] lib32-flashplugin: arbitrary code execution 
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Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:08:55 +0200
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Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201710-21
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Severity: Critical
Date    : 2017-10-16
CVE-ID  : CVE-2017-11292
Package : lib32-flashplugin
Type    : arbitrary code execution
Remote  : Yes
Link    : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-450

Summary
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The package lib32-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 "lib32-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/ap...
https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2017-11292