Vulnerability 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 Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | < 10.3.183.67 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.9 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 5.9 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-08.htmlBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- 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
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-08.htmlBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0643?
CVE-2013-0643 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 restr...
How severe is CVE-2013-0643?
CVE-2013-0643 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0643?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Flash Player, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.