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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.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com

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
BEA JRockit<=r27.7.6
BEA JRockit=r27.7.1
BEA JRockit=r27.7.2
BEA JRockit=r27.7.3
BEA JRockit=r27.7.4
BEA JRockit=r27.7.5
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.7.0
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update1
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update10
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update11
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update13
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update15
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update17
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update2
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update21
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update25
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update3
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update4
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update5
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update6
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update7
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update9
Oracle JDK 6<=1.6.0
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update22
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update23
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update24
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update25
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update26
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update27
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update29
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update30
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update31
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update32
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update33
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update34
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update35
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update37
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update38
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update39
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update41
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update43
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update45
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update51
OpenJDK=1.6.0
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_10
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_11
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_12
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_13
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_14
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_15
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_16
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_17
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_18
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_19
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_20
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_21
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_3
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_4
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_5
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_6
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_7
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update1
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update1_b06
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update2
Oracle JDK 6<=1.7.0
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update1
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update10
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update11
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update13
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update15
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update17
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update2
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update21
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update25
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update3
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update4
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update5
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update6
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update7
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update9
BEA JRockit<=r28.2.8
BEA JRockit=r28.0.0
BEA JRockit=r28.0.1
BEA JRockit=r28.0.2
BEA JRockit=r28.1.0
BEA JRockit=r28.1.1
BEA JRockit=r28.1.3
BEA JRockit=r28.1.4
BEA JRockit=r28.1.5
BEA JRockit=r28.2.2
BEA JRockit=r28.2.3
BEA JRockit=r28.2.4
BEA JRockit=r28.2.5
BEA JRockit=r28.2.6
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.6.0
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update22
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update23
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update24
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update25
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update26
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update27
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update29
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update30
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update31
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update32
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update33
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update34
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update35
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update37
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update38
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update39
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update41
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update43
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update45
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update51
Sun JRE=1.6.0
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_1
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_10
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_11
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_12
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_13
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_14
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_15
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_16
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_17
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_18
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_19
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_2
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_20
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_21
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_3
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_4
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_5
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_6
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_7
Sun 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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