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CVE-2013-0648Exploited in the wildNVD status: Analyzed

Adobe Flash Player Code Execution

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CVE-2013-0648 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flash Player from Adobe, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. The record lists versions 10.3.183.67, 11.6.602.171, 11.2.202.273 as the first without the flaw, so updating Flash Player to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on September 17, 2024, which means attacks have been observed in the wild.

Patch now

Attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, according to CISA.

What to do

  1. Update Flash Player to 10.3.183.67 or 11.6.602.171 or 11.2.202.273, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
  2. CISA's required action: The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  4. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
AdobeFlash Playerbefore 10.3.183.67; 11.0 up to, but not including, 11.6.602.171; 11.0 up to, but not including, 11.2.202.27310.3.183.67, 11.6.602.171, 11.2.202.273
openSUSEOpensuse11.4; 12.1Not stated
SUSELinux Enterprise Desktop10; 11Not stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0Not stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux EUS5.9; 6.4Not stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux Server6.0Not stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux Server AUS5.9; 6.4Not stated
Red HatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0Not stated

Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.18.8HighNVD
CVSS 3.18.8HighCISA (ADP)
CVSS 2.09.3HighNVD

Official description

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.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
  3. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: active, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  4. Deadline for US federal agencies to remediate, set by CISA.
  5. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Third-party and government advisories

Other vulnerabilities in Flash Player

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