CVE-2013-5814: Critical severity oracle jre vulnerability
It was discovered that the CORBA component did not properly check the permissions of RMIConnection stubs built as part of the JDK. 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, integrity, and availability via vectors related to CORBA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5814?
CVE-2013-5814 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows untrusted Java applications and applets to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5814?
To fix CVE-2013-5814, update to the latest version of Oracle Java SE, JRE, or JDK that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2013-5814?
CVE-2013-5814 affects Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, as well as various versions of Red Hat's IcedTea packages.
What types of applications are exploited in CVE-2013-5814?
CVE-2013-5814 can be exploited by untrusted Java applications or applets running in a web browser.
Are there any immediate mitigations for CVE-2013-5814?
As an immediate mitigation for CVE-2013-5814, users should consider disabling Java in their web browsers until the application has been updated.