CVE-2013-0643

Name: CVE-2013-0643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-02-27T00:55:01.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 10.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0643 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 10.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

10.53%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 8, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Adobe	Flash Player	< 10.3.183.67	—
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 11.0, < 11.6.602.171	—
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 11.0, < 11.2.202.273	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	5.9	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	6.4	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	5.9	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	6.4	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	10	Sp4
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	Sp2

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 Link, Patch, Vendor 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 Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-0643US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0643?

How severe is CVE-2013-0643?

CVE-2013-0643 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0643?

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Source: NVD / NIST