CVE-2013-5331: Code Injection
First published: Wed Dec 11 2013(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.332 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380, Adobe AIR SDK before 3.9.0.1380, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.9.0.1380 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted .swf content that leverages an unspecified "type confusion," as exploited in the wild in December 2013.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.0<11.7.700.257 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.8<11.8.800.175 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.9<11.9.900.700 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.0<11.2.202.332 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe | <3.9.0.1380 | |
| Adobe AIR | <3.9.0.1380 |
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Reference Links
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb13-28.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-12/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00075.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00084.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1818.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5331?
CVE-2013-5331 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5331?
To fix CVE-2013-5331, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 11.7.700.257 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 3.9.0.1380 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5331?
Affected versions include Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257, 11.8.x, 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170, and Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2013-5331?
CVE-2013-5331 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms.
Is CVE-2013-5331 applicable to all Adobe Flash Player versions?
No, CVE-2013-5331 is not applicable to updated versions of Adobe Flash Player released after the specified vulnerable versions.
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