CVE-2013-0648: Adobe Flash Player Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2013
·
Updated

Adobe Flash Player contains an unspecified vulnerability in the ExternalInterface ActionScript functionality that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content.

Other sources

Unspecified vulnerability in the ExternalInterface ActionScript functionality 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, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.

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
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11-sp2
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.3.183.67
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Flash Player (Windows, 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.

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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 17, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0648?

CVE-2013-0648 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0648?

To remediate CVE-2013-0648, users should update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version released by Adobe.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2013-0648?

CVE-2013-0648 specifically affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 10.3.183.67 and between 11.0 and 11.6.602.171.

4

Can CVE-2013-0648 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-0648 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted SWF content.

5

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2013-0648?

CVE-2013-0648 is associated with remote code execution attacks that can compromise affected systems.

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