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CVE-2013-5823

First published: Tue Oct 15 2013(Updated: )

A denial of service flaw was discovered in the com.sun.org.apache.xml.internal.security.utils.UnsyncByteArrayOutputStream class. A remote attacker could use this flaw to supply crafted XML that would lead to a denial of service.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec>=1.5.0<1.5.3
1.5.3
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec>=1.4.0<1.4.8
1.4.8
redhat/icedtea<2.4.3
2.4.3
redhat/icedtea<1.11.14
1.11.14
redhat/icedtea<1.12.7
1.12.7
Oracle Java SE<=r27.7.6
Oracle Java SE=r27.7.1
Oracle Java SE=r27.7.2
Oracle Java SE=r27.7.3
Oracle Java SE=r27.7.4
Oracle Java SE=r27.7.5
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
Oracle Java SE 7<=1.6.0
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update22
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update23
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update24
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update25
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update26
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update27
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update29
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update30
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update31
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update32
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update33
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update34
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update35
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update37
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update38
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update39
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update41
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update43
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update45
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update51
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_12
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_14
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_15
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_16
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_17
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_18
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_19
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_20
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_21
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update1_b06
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update2
Oracle Java SE 7<=1.7.0
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update1
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update10
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update11
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update13
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update15
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update17
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update2
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update21
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update25
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update3
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update4
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update5
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update6
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update7
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update9
Oracle Java SE<=r28.2.8
Oracle Java SE=r28.0.0
Oracle Java SE=r28.0.1
Oracle Java SE=r28.0.2
Oracle Java SE=r28.1.0
Oracle Java SE=r28.1.1
Oracle Java SE=r28.1.3
Oracle Java SE=r28.1.4
Oracle Java SE=r28.1.5
Oracle Java SE=r28.2.2
Oracle Java SE=r28.2.3
Oracle Java SE=r28.2.4
Oracle Java SE=r28.2.5
Oracle Java SE=r28.2.6
Oracle JRE<=1.6.0
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update22
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update23
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update24
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update25
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update26
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update27
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update29
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update30
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update31
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update32
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update33
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update34
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update35
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update37
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update38
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update39
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update41
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update43
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update45
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update51
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_19
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_20
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_21
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5823?

    CVE-2013-5823 has a severity rating that reflects its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5823?

    To fix CVE-2013-5823, update the affected packages to the recommended versions: org.apache.santuario:xmlsec to 1.5.3 or 1.4.8, or icedtea to 2.4.3, 1.11.14, or 1.12.7.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-5823?

    CVE-2013-5823 affects versions of org.apache.santuario:xmlsec prior to 1.5.3, as well as specific versions of icedtea and Oracle JDK/JRE.

  • Can CVE-2013-5823 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5823 can be exploited by remote attackers via crafted XML to induce a denial of service.

  • Is there an official patch available for CVE-2013-5823?

    Yes, official patches are available, which involve updating to specific versions of the affected software.

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