CVE-2013-1493 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Mar 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted images exploiting memory corruption in Java's color management.

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-2013-1493?

CVE-2013-1493 is a critical memory corruption 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

The color management (CMM) functionality in the 2D 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 or cause a denial of service (crash) via an image with crafted raster parameters, which triggers (1) an out-of-bounds read or (2) memory corruption in the JVM, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1493?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-1493?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-1493 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-1493 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v3wr-hv3w-x2rj, MINI-69qm-qqj4-f7fp, MINI-722c-69q2-x2vg, MINI-fph2-mv6p-gv9j, MINI-mv4w-c6cf-7797, MINI-qx5x-95m9-hp3g and 2 more.