CVE-2013-2448: High severity ORACLE JRE vulnerability
It was discovered that various parts of the Sound component did not implement proper access restrictions. 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 21 and earlier, 6 Update 45 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 45 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Sound. NOTE: the previous information is from the June 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue allows remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox via vectors related to insufficient "access restrictions" and "robustness of sound classes."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2448?
CVE-2013-2448 is categorized with a severity level that may allow untrusted Java applications to bypass sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2448?
To fix CVE-2013-2448, upgrade to the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Java Development Kit (JDK) that has addressed this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2013-2448?
CVE-2013-2448 affects Oracle Java Runtime Environment versions up to and including 1.7.0-update21 and several updates of JDK 6.
Can CVE-2013-2448 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2448 can be exploited remotely, making it critical for users to update their Java environments.
Is CVE-2013-2448 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2013-2448 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it has been publicly disclosed, and patches are available.