View all newsletters
Receive our newsletter - data, insights and analysis delivered to you
  1. Technology
  2. Cybersecurity
February 27, 2013

Adobe issues security patch to fix Flash flaw

The security patch is the third in February and the fourth this year

By CBR Staff Writer

Adobe has released emergency security updates for its Flash Player to deal with three vulnerabilities in Flash, which hackers have been exploiting to launch attacks.

The new updates are aimed at addressing vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow a hacker to take over the affected system.

Adobe’s advisory stated that the company is aware of reports that CVE-2013-0643 and CVE-2013-0648 are being exploited in the wild in targeted attacks designed to trick the user into clicking a link which directs to a website serving malicious Flash content.

"The exploit for CVE-2013-0643 and CVE-2013-0648 is designed to target the Firefox browser," the advisory stated.

According to Adobe, both security flaws are being exploited in targeted attacks that try to scam Windows users into clicking on a malicious PDF file through an email and the bugs are claimed to be ‘zero-day’ vulnerabilities.

Adobe recommended users upgrade Flash Player to the latest version.

Content from our partners
Five key challenges facing the fashion industry
<strong>How to get the best of both worlds in the hybrid cloud</strong>
The key to good corporate cybersecurity is defence in depth

Websites in our network
Select and enter your corporate email address Tech Monitor's research, insight and analysis examines the frontiers of digital transformation to help tech leaders navigate the future. Our Changelog newsletter delivers our best work to your inbox every week.
  • CIO
  • CTO
  • CISO
  • CSO
  • CFO
  • CDO
  • CEO
  • Architect Founder
  • MD
  • Director
  • Manager
  • Other
Visit our privacy policy for more information about our services, how New Statesman Media Group may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.
THANK YOU