CVE-2013-0643 Adobe Flash Player Incorrect Default Permissions
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by bypassing Firefox sandbox restrictions via crafted SWF content, requiring an upgrade to patched versions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 17 Sep 2024
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-0643?
CVE-2013-0643 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 27 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0643?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Adobe Flash Player, Opensuse Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0643?
Upgrade to a fixed version. US federal agencies must fix it by 8 Oct 2024.
Is CVE-2013-0643 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2013-0643 in the wild since at least 17 Sep 2024.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rv96-qgg3-4gv7.