CVE-2013-2469: Critical severity ORACLE JRE vulnerability
It was discovered that the 2D component did not properly verify certain image layouts. 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 2D. 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 "Incorrect image layout verification" in 2D.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2469?
CVE-2013-2469 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox protections.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2469?
To fix CVE-2013-2469, update to a non-vulnerable version of the Oracle Java Runtime Environment or JDK.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-2469?
CVE-2013-2469 affects users of Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and earlier versions.
What impact does CVE-2013-2469 have on systems?
CVE-2013-2469 could allow untrusted Java applications to execute code outside of the intended security restrictions.
Is CVE-2013-2469 related to web applications?
Yes, CVE-2013-2469 can affect web applications that run untrusted Java applets.