CVE-2013-2470: Critical severity ORACLE JRE vulnerability
It was discovered that the ImagingLib of the 2D component did not properly process certain byte lookups. 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 "ImagingLib byte lookup processing."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2470?
CVE-2013-2470 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows untrusted Java applications to bypass the Java sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2470?
To fix CVE-2013-2470, update your Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Java Development Kit (JDK) to the latest version as per vendor guidelines.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-2470?
CVE-2013-2470 affects multiple versions of the Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Oracle JDK, specifically versions around 1.6 and 1.7.
What can an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2013-2470?
By exploiting CVE-2013-2470, an attacker can execute untrusted code that can escape the Java sandbox, leading to potential unauthorized access or control over the host system.
When was CVE-2013-2470 discovered?
CVE-2013-2470 was discovered in 2013 and is part of a series of vulnerabilities affecting the Java platform.