CVE-2013-5783: Medium severity oracle jre vulnerability
It was discovered that AWT JTable did not properly perform certain access checks. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
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Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Swing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5783?
CVE-2013-5783 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for untrusted Java applications to bypass security restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5783?
To fix CVE-2013-5783, upgrade to the latest version of Java or ensure that your Java runtime environment is updated to a version after 7u40, 6u60, or 5.0u51.
What software does CVE-2013-5783 affect?
CVE-2013-5783 affects Oracle Java SE versions 7u40 and earlier, 6u60 and earlier, and 5.0u51 and earlier.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5783?
There are no officially recommended workarounds for CVE-2013-5783; updating the Java environment is the advised action.
Can CVE-2013-5783 lead to a security breach?
Yes, CVE-2013-5783 can potentially allow attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions, leading to unauthorized actions and a security breach.