CVE-2013-2449
First published: Mon Jun 17 2013(Updated: )
It was discovered that the GnomeFileTypeDetector did not check for read permissions. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to disclose potentially sensitive information.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.7.0 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update1 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update10 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update11 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update13 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update15 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update17 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update2 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update3 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update4 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update5 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update6 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update7 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update9 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | <=1.7.0 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update1 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update10 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update11 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update13 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update15 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update17 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update2 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update3 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update4 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update5 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update6 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update7 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update9 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2013-0185.html
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u-dev/jdk/rev/b1a2b9ac9714
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00028.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=137545505800971&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0963.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1060.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54154
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-32.xml
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21642336
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:183
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2013-1899847.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-169A
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=975145
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17192
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18717
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0958.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0957.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0963.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1060.html
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2013-June/023849.html
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2013-June/023860.html
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2013-July/023895.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2449?
CVE-2013-2449 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2449?
To fix CVE-2013-2449, users should update their Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Oracle JDK to the latest available version.
What should I do if I am using an affected version related to CVE-2013-2449?
If using an affected version of Oracle JRE or JDK, immediately upgrade to a patched version to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2013-2449.
Can CVE-2013-2449 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2449 can be exploited remotely by untrusted Java applications or applets to potentially disclose sensitive information.
What are the affected versions of Oracle JRE due to CVE-2013-2449?
The affected versions of Oracle JRE for CVE-2013-2449 include all versions up to and including 1.7.0-update21.
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