CVE-2013-5782: Critical severity oracle jre vulnerability
It was discovered that the awtgetPixelByte, awtgetPixelShort, awtsetPixelByte, and awtsetPixelShort functions did not properly verify certain raster attributes. A remote attacker could use this flaw to trigger a Java Virtual Machine memory corruption and, possibly, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the virtual machine.
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Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, JRockit R28.2.8 and earlier, JRockit R27.7.6 and earlier, and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5782?
CVE-2013-5782 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2013-5782?
To fix CVE-2013-5782, update affected Java Runtime Environment and Java Development Kit versions to the latest available release.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-5782?
CVE-2013-5782 affects several versions of Oracle JRE and JDK, as well as specific versions of the IcedTea package.
What are the implications of CVE-2013-5782 exploitation?
If exploited, CVE-2013-5782 can lead to memory corruption in the Java Virtual Machine and potentially arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5782 until a patch is applied?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2013-5782 can involve disabling the Java plugin in web browsers to mitigate risks.