CVE-2013-5899: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
Oracle Java SE 6u71 and 7u51 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Deployment component (CVE-2013-5899). Upstream has CVSSv2 scored this issue as: 5.0/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
External Reference:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html#AppendixJAVA
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Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u65 and 7u45 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Deployment.
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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5899?
CVE-2013-5899 is rated with a CVSSv2 score of 5.0 indicating medium severity.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5899?
To fix CVE-2013-5899, users should upgrade to the latest Java versions provided by Oracle or applicable updates from their distribution.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-5899?
CVE-2013-5899 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u71 and 7u51, as well as relevant IBM Java distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5899?
CVE-2013-5899 is an unspecified vulnerability in the Java Deployment component.
Is CVE-2013-5899 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5899 can be exploited remotely without authentication.