CVE-2013-0442 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 2 Feb 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass Java sandbox restrictions via AWT vectors, potentially executing arbitrary code or escalating privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-0442?

CVE-2013-0442 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 2 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, 6 through Update 38, 5.0 through Update 38, and 1.4.2_40 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to AWT. NOTE: the previous information is from the February 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to an improper check of "privileges of the code" that bypasses the sandbox.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0442?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0442?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-0442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4pxg-g9pw-92x7.