CVE-2013-5806: Critical severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2013-5806?

CVE-2013-5806 has a severity rating that indicates it poses significant risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-5806?

To fix CVE-2013-5806, users should update their Oracle Java SE or Java SE Embedded to versions later than 7u40.

Q: What is affected by CVE-2013-5806?

CVE-2013-5806 affects Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier versions.

Q: Can I still use Java if I have CVE-2013-5806?

It is not recommended to use Java versions affected by CVE-2013-5806 without applying the necessary updates due to the exposure to risks.

Q: Is CVE-2013-5806 specific to certain platforms?

CVE-2013-5806 is not platform-specific but rather affects various implementations of Oracle JDK and JRE.

Published Oct 16, 2013

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Swing, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5805.

Affected Software

34 affected components

Oracle JDK<=1.7.0

Oracle JDK=1.7.0

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update1

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update10

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update11

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update13

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update15

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update17

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update2

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update21

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update25

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update3

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update4

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update5

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update6

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update7

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update9

ORACLE JRE<=1.7.0

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update1

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update10

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update11

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update13

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update15

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update17

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update2

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update21

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update25

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update3

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update4

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update5

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update6

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update7

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update9

Event History

Oct 16, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:31 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:31 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5806?

CVE-2013-5806 has a severity rating that indicates it poses significant risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5806?

To fix CVE-2013-5806, users should update their Oracle Java SE or Java SE Embedded to versions later than 7u40.

What is affected by CVE-2013-5806?