Exploited
critical
9.3
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Wed 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.

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
openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE=12.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=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
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

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-08.html

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-2013-0648?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2013-0648 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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