CVE-2013-3326 in Flash Player
Summary
by MITRE
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.86 and 11.x before 11.7.700.202 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.86 and 11.x before 11.2.202.285 on Linux, before 11.1.111.54 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.58 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.7.0.1860; and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.7.0.1860 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2728, CVE-2013-3324, CVE-2013-3325, CVE-2013-3327, CVE-2013-3328, CVE-2013-3329, CVE-2013-3330, CVE-2013-3331, CVE-2013-3332, CVE-2013-3333, CVE-2013-3334, and CVE-2013-3335.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/10/2021
Adobe Flash Player versions prior to specific patched releases across multiple operating systems contained a critical memory corruption vulnerability that enabled remote code execution and denial of service conditions. This vulnerability affected Windows and Mac OS X systems running Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.86 and 11.x before 11.7.700.202, Linux systems before 10.3.183.86 and 11.x before 11.2.202.285, Android 2.x and 3.x systems before 11.1.111.54, and Android 4.x systems before 11.1.115.58. Additionally, Adobe AIR versions before 3.7.0.1860 and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.7.0.1860 were also impacted by this flaw. The vulnerability stems from unspecified vectors that could lead to memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems or cause denial of service conditions. This issue represents a distinct vulnerability from several other CVEs in the same year, including CVE-2013-2728 through CVE-2013-3335, indicating that attackers could exploit this memory corruption flaw without relying on previously known attack vectors. The technical nature of the vulnerability aligns with common CWE categories related to memory safety issues and buffer overflows, where improper memory handling could result in code execution or system instability. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability posed significant risk to organizations relying on Flash content, as exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or service disruption. The impact was particularly severe given Flash Player's widespread adoption across different platforms and operating systems, making it an attractive target for attackers seeking to establish persistent access to networks. The vulnerability's exploitation typically occurred through malicious Flash content delivered via web browsers or other Flash-enabled applications, requiring no user interaction beyond visiting compromised websites. Organizations implementing defense-in-depth strategies should have considered mitigations such as disabling Flash content, implementing web application firewalls, and monitoring for suspicious network traffic patterns. This vulnerability also aligned with ATT&CK tactics involving initial access through malicious code execution and privilege escalation, as successful exploitation could provide attackers with elevated system privileges. The remediation approach required immediate patching of affected Flash Player installations, with security teams needing to coordinate across multiple platforms and software versions. Organizations should have prioritized patch management processes and implemented automated vulnerability scanning to identify and remediate affected systems promptly. The vulnerability highlighted the critical importance of keeping multimedia frameworks updated, as Flash Player's extensive use in web applications made it a prime target for advanced persistent threats. Security professionals needed to consider the broader implications of Flash Player's end-of-life status and transition to modern web standards while addressing existing vulnerabilities in legacy systems. The attack surface for this vulnerability extended beyond individual user systems to enterprise environments where Flash content was commonly used for internal applications, training materials, and business-critical processes, amplifying the potential impact of exploitation.