Exploited
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader
All of
Any of
Adobe Acrobat Reader<10.3.183.67
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.0<11.6.602.171
Any of
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.0<11.2.202.273
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=11.4
openSUSE=12.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=11-sp2
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=10.3<10.3.183.67
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.6<11.6.602.171
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.2<11.2.202.273
Linux Kernel

Remedy

The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • Is macOS vulnerable to CVE-2013-0643?

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

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