CVE-2013-3343 in Flash Player
Summary
by MITRE
Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.90 and 11.x before 11.7.700.224 on Windows, before 10.3.183.90 and 11.x before 11.7.700.225 on Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.90 and 11.x before 11.2.202.291 on Linux, before 11.1.111.59 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.63 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.7.0.2090 on Windows and Android and before 3.7.0.2100 on Mac OS X; and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.7.0.2090 on Windows and before 3.7.0.2100 on Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2024
Adobe Flash Player and AIR runtime environments contained a critical memory corruption vulnerability that enabled remote code execution attacks across multiple platforms. This vulnerability affected versions prior to specific patches including Flash Player 10.3.183.90 and 11.x versions 11.7.700.224 for Windows, 11.7.700.225 for Mac OS X, 11.2.202.291 for Linux, 11.1.111.59 for Android 2.x and 3.x, and 11.1.115.63 for Android 4.x. Additionally, Adobe AIR versions before 3.7.0.2090 for Windows and Android, and before 3.7.0.2100 for Mac OS X were also impacted, along with corresponding Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler versions. The vulnerability stemmed from improper memory management during Flash Player's handling of certain multimedia content and scripting operations, creating conditions where attackers could manipulate memory layouts to execute arbitrary code or induce system crashes. This flaw represented a classic heap-based buffer overflow condition that could be exploited through maliciously crafted SWF files delivered via web browsers or other Flash Player enabled applications. The attack vector typically involved web-based exploitation where users would visit compromised websites hosting malicious Flash content, with the vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass standard security mechanisms and gain unauthorized system access. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability maps to CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read and CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write, both of which fall under the broader category of memory safety issues. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this under T1059.007: Command and Scripting Interpreter: Visual Basic and T1203: Exploitation for Client Execution, highlighting the exploitation of application vulnerabilities for remote code execution. The operational impact was severe as Flash Player was widely deployed across enterprise environments and consumer systems, making it an attractive target for nation-state actors and cybercriminals seeking persistent access to compromised systems. Organizations faced significant risks including data breaches, system compromise, and potential lateral movement within networks. The vulnerability's exploitation required minimal user interaction, often just visiting a malicious webpage, making it particularly dangerous in targeted attack scenarios. Security professionals noted that the vulnerability's exploitation could result in complete system compromise, allowing attackers to install malware, steal credentials, or establish persistent backdoors. Mitigation strategies included immediate patch deployment for all affected Flash Player and AIR versions, browser sandboxing configurations, and network-level controls to block Flash content. Additionally, organizations implemented user education programs to reduce exposure risks and employed security monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlighted the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software patches and demonstrated how legacy software components could serve as primary attack vectors in modern cyber warfare campaigns.