CVE-2013-3361

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…

published September 11, 2013

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unspecified vectors in Adobe Flash Player could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code! This flaw is like leaving the window slightly ajar — it doesn’t look open, but anyone can slip in! Think of Adobe Flash Player as a cozy café. If a server forgets to check the ID of a customer, it might accidentally let in someone who's there to cause mayhem instead of enjoying a cup of coffee! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, leading to anything from data theft to crashing your applications. It's like inviting an unverified guest into your home — you never know what trouble they might bring!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Flash Player as a cozy café. If a server forgets to check the ID of a customer, it might accidentally let in someone who's there to cause mayhem instead of enjoying a cup of coffee! This vulnerability affects various versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR, allowing memory corruption that could lead to remote code execution or denial of service. Essentially, it’s a gap in protection that could be leveraged by an attacker to manipulate system behavior.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, leading to anything from data theft to crashing your applications. It's like inviting an unverified guest into your home — you never know what trouble they might bring! Upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 11.7.700.242 or later, and ensure Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler is updated to version 3.8.0.1430 or higher. Regularly check for updates and review your current setups — it’s a small step for you but a giant leap for security! You’ve got this! With the right updates, you can keep your digital café safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05759 · 93.1th percentile
Published
2013-09-11T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 SEP 23:00Z
    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…
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