CVE-2013-2384: Critical severity ORACLE JRE vulnerability
It was discovered that the 2D component contained multiple errors within the font layout and font glyph table processing. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use these flaws to bypass Java sandbox restrictions. As the provided patch combined fixes for CVE-2013-2383, CVE-2013-2384 and CVE-2013-1569, it is currently not possible to match individual issues to their respective CVE identifier.
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Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 41 and earlier; and OpenJDK 6 and 7; allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1569, CVE-2013-2383, and CVE-2013-2420. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to "font layout" in the International Components for Unicode (ICU) Layout Engine before 51.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2384?
CVE-2013-2384 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2384?
To remediate CVE-2013-2384, update the affected Java Runtime Environment or JDK to the recommended secure version.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-2384?
CVE-2013-2384 affects multiple versions of Oracle JDK and JRE, specifically those prior to update 45.
What types of applications can exploit CVE-2013-2384?
CVE-2013-2384 can be exploited by untrusted Java applications or applets that manipulate font layout and glyph processing.
Can CVE-2013-2384 affect system integrity?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2013-2384 can compromise system integrity by circumventing security measures.