CVE-2013-2426: Critical severity ORACLE JRE vulnerability
It was discovered that the ConcurrentHashMap class incorrectly calls the defaultReadObject() method. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
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Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries. 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 incorrect invocation of the defaultReadObject method in the ConcurrentHashMap class, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2426?
CVE-2013-2426 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2426?
To fix CVE-2013-2426, upgrade your Java Runtime Environment or JDK to versions that include the patches provided in the relevant security updates.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2426?
CVE-2013-2426 affects various versions of the Oracle Java Runtime Environment, particularly updates to version 1.7.0.
Can untrusted Java applications exploit CVE-2013-2426?
Yes, untrusted Java applications can potentially exploit CVE-2013-2426 to escape the Java sandbox and execute unauthorized actions.
What components are involved in CVE-2013-2426?
CVE-2013-2426 primarily involves the ConcurrentHashMap class and the defaultReadObject() method within the Java Runtime Environment.