CVE-2013-5825: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
A denial of service flaw was found in the way the JRE processes XML. A remote attacker could use this flaw to supply crafted XML that would lead to a denial of service.
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Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, JRockit R28.2.8 and earlier, JRockit R27.7.6 and earlier, and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to JAXP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5825?
CVE-2013-5825 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5825?
To address CVE-2013-5825, update to a version of Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit that is not affected, such as those released after the vulnerability was disclosed.
Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2013-5825?
CVE-2013-5825 affects Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, and Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier.
Can CVE-2013-5825 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5825 can be exploited remotely using crafted XML to trigger a denial of service condition.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5825?
While the recommended solution is to update to a patched version, disabling XML parsing in affected applications can serve as a temporary workaround.