CVE-2013-0643

Adobe Flash Player Incorrect Default Permissions

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 10.5%

Published26 Feb 2013
Added to CISA KEV17 Sept 2024
Remediation due8 Oct 2024

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Flash Player≥ 11.0 < 11.2.202.273 · ≥ 11.0 < 11.6.602.171 · < 10.3.183.67

Opensuse11.4 · 12.1

Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop6.0

Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus5.9 · 6.4

Redhat Enterprise Linux Server6.0

Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus5.9 · 6.4

Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation6.0

Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop10 · 11

Remediation

Fixed in

Adobe Flash Player≥ 11.2.202.273

Patch & vendor advisories

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

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00025.htmlMailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00026.htmlMailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00035.htmlMailing List
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0574.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-0643US Government Resource
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-08.htmlBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-0643 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-0643 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 17 Sept 2024.

How severe is CVE-2013-0643?

CVE-2013-0643 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 10.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-0643?

Affected products include Adobe Flash Player, Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0643?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.273 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.