CVE-2013-3363 in Flash Player
Summary
by MITRE
Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.242 and 11.8.x before 11.8.800.168 on Windows and Mac OS X, before 11.2.202.310 on Linux, before 11.1.111.73 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.81 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.8.0.1430; and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 3.8.0.1430 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3361, CVE-2013-3362, and CVE-2013-5324.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/24/2021
Adobe Flash Player versions prior to specific patched releases across multiple operating systems contained a critical memory corruption vulnerability that enabled remote code execution attacks. This vulnerability affected Windows and Mac OS X systems running Flash Player versions before 11.7.700.242 and 11.8.x before 11.8.800.168, Linux systems before 11.2.202.310, and various Android versions before their respective patched releases. The vulnerability also impacted Adobe AIR runtime environments before version 3.8.0.1430 and corresponding AIR SDK & Compiler versions. This memory corruption flaw allowed attackers to manipulate program execution flow through unspecified attack vectors that differed from related vulnerabilities CVE-2013-3361, CVE-2013-3362, and CVE-2013-5324, indicating a distinct exploitation method. The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-125, which describes out-of-bounds read conditions that can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability represented a significant threat to enterprise environments where Flash Player was widely deployed, as it could be exploited through web browsers or other Flash-enabled applications without requiring user interaction. The attack surface extended across multiple platforms and versions, making it particularly dangerous for organizations with diverse computing environments. Security researchers classified this vulnerability as a remote code execution flaw that could be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized system access, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The memory corruption aspect of this vulnerability enabled attackers to overwrite critical program memory locations, allowing them to inject and execute malicious code. Organizations implementing the ATT&CK framework would identify this vulnerability as part of the exploitation phase, specifically under techniques involving memory corruption and code injection. The vulnerability's impact was amplified by the widespread use of Flash Player across web browsers and applications, creating numerous potential attack vectors. Mitigation strategies required immediate patch deployment across all affected platforms, including both end-user systems and server environments that might host Flash content. Network administrators needed to implement additional security controls such as content filtering and web application firewalls to limit exposure while patches were being deployed. The vulnerability demonstrated the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software components, particularly those with extensive browser integration like Flash Player. Security teams should have prioritized this vulnerability in their risk assessment processes due to its remote execution capabilities and the broad range of affected systems. Organizations without proper patch management procedures were particularly vulnerable to exploitation, as the time window between vulnerability disclosure and patch availability created opportunities for attackers to develop and deploy exploits. The complexity of managing multiple operating system versions and platform-specific patches made this vulnerability particularly challenging for enterprise security teams to address effectively. This vulnerability highlighted the need for comprehensive software inventory management and automated patch deployment systems to prevent similar incidents in the future.