CVE-2013-0809 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Mar 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Java 2D component, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2013-0809?

CVE-2013-0809 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 4 Mar 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 2D component in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 and earlier, 6 Update 41 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 40 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1493.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0809?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-0809?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2013-0809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv6m-9ccr-3jxp.