CVE-2013-0425: Critical severity oracle jre vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, 6 through Update 38, 5.0 through Update 38, and 1.4.240 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0428 and CVE-2013-0426. NOTE: the previous information is from the February 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to incorrect "access control checks" in the logging API that allow remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0425?
CVE-2013-0425 is considered critical as it may allow remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0425?
To address CVE-2013-0425, users should upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Java SE or apply the patches provided by Oracle.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-0425?
CVE-2013-0425 affects Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, Java SE 6 through Update 38, and OpenJDK versions 6 and 7.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2013-0425?
The risks include unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of data, and denial of service attacks affecting system availability.
Has CVE-2013-0425 been publicly disclosed?
Yes, CVE-2013-0425 has been publicly disclosed, allowing both security teams and malicious actors to be aware of the vulnerability.