High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Mar 14, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2983

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 Inc./Shockwave Player
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: <=12.2.7.197

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb17-08.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/96863nvd
www.securitytracker.com/id/1037993nvd

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