CVE-2013-5331
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution flaws (APSB13-28)
Published Dec 10, 2013 · Updated Aug 6, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-5331 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Air (Adobe), Air Sdk (Adobe), Flash Player (Adobe) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 11, 2013. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Air 3.9.0.1380, Air Sdk 3.9.0.1380, Flash Player 11.7.700.257.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.332 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380, Adobe AIR SDK before 3.9.0.1380, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.9.0.1380 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted .swf content that leverages an unspecified "type confusion," as exploited in the wild in December 2013.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 11, 2013 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 11, 2013 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AirAdobe | See advisory | 3.9.0.1380 |
| Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 3.9.0.1380 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.7.700.257 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:11.2.202.332-1.el5 |
| flash-player-gnomesuse | See advisory | 11.2.202.418-0.3.1 |
Patched Releases
Air
3.9.0.1380
Air Sdk
3.9.0.1380
Flash Player
11.7.700.257, 11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.332-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.332-1.el6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 10, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 11, 2013
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 11, 2013
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:1896
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2013:1898
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2013:1915
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1818
- advisoryRHSA-2013:1818
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.257 and 11.8.x and 11.9.x before 11.9.900.170 on Windows and Mac OS X and before 11.2.202.332 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 3.9.0.1380, Adobe AIR SDK before 3.9.0.1380, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.9.0.1380 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted .swf conte…
Affected: Air (Adobe); Air Sdk (Adobe); Flash Player (Adobe), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 11, 2013.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Air 3.9.0.1380, Air Sdk 3.9.0.1380, Flash Player 11.7.700.257.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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