CVE-2013-0643: Adobe Flash Player Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2013
·
Updated

Adobe Flash Player contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in the Firefox sandbox that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content.

Other sources

The Firefox sandbox in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.67 and 11.x before 11.6.602.171 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 10.3.183.67 and 11.x before 11.2.202.273 on Linux, does not properly restrict privileges, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.

— NVD

Affected Software

23 affected components
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player>=10.3<10.3.183.67
Adobe Flash Player>=11.6<11.6.602.171
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player>=11.2<11.2.202.273
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Flash Player<10.3.183.67
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.6.602.171
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Adobe Flash Player>=11.0<11.2.202.273
Linux Linux kernel
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=5.9
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=5.9
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=6.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11-sp2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Flash Player (Windows and Mac OS X) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3.183.67
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Flash Player (Windows and Mac OS X) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.6.602.171
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Flash Player (Linux) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3.183.67
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Flash Player (Linux) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.2.202.273
  5. Remove

    Remove Adobe Flash Player from your environment.

    Discontinue utilization of the product; uninstall/remove Adobe Flash Player from affected systems.

Event History

Feb 27, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 17, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 58274
Event
via NVD·07:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0643?

CVE-2013-0643 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0643?

To fix CVE-2013-0643, update Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.183.67 or later for versions below 11.x and to version 11.6.602.171 or later for 11.x.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2013-0643?

CVE-2013-0643 affects various versions of Adobe Flash Player prior to the specified safe versions on multiple operating systems.

4

Can CVE-2013-0643 be exploited through the web?

Yes, CVE-2013-0643 can be exploited through the web using crafted SWF content.

5

Is macOS vulnerable to CVE-2013-0643?

No, macOS installations are not vulnerable to CVE-2013-0643.

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