CVE-2013-2446: Medium severity ORACLE JRE vulnerability
It was discovered that CORBA output streams did not properly implement access restrictions. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to disclose potentially sensitive information.
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Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and earlier, 6 Update 45 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 45 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to CORBA. NOTE: the previous information is from the June 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue does not properly enforce access restrictions for CORBA output streams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2446?
The severity of CVE-2013-2446 is classified as high due to potential information disclosure by untrusted Java applications.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2446?
To fix CVE-2013-2446, you should update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version available from Oracle.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-2446?
CVE-2013-2446 affects various Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java Development Kit (JDK) versions, especially those prior to updates that address the vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-2446?
The impact of CVE-2013-2446 allows an untrusted Java application to potentially disclose sensitive information, compromising user privacy and security.
Is CVE-2013-2446 still relevant today?
Yes, CVE-2013-2446 remains relevant as many systems may still be using outdated Java versions that are susceptible to this vulnerability.