CVE-2013-0643
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: Firefox sandbox permissions issue (APSB13-08)
Published Feb 26, 2013 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-0643 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Opensuse, Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) and 6 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 27, 2013. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 10.3.183.67, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.273-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.273-1.el6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
11%
Higher than 95.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 27, 2013 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 17, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 10.3.183.67 |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 11.4, 12.1 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux EusRedhat | 5.9, 6.4 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux ServerRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
10.3.183.67
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.273-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.273-1.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 26, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 27, 2013
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 17, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 17, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 17, 2024
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
References
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0574
- advisoryRHSA-2013:0574
- patchhttp://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-08.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 exploi…
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Opensuse versions 11.4, 12.1; Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) versions 6.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 27, 2013.
Yes. It was added on Sep 17, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 8, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 10.3.183.67, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.273-1.el5, flash-plugin 0:11.2.202.273-1.el6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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