CVE-2013-1537 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Apr 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via RMI dynamic class downloading in Java Runtime Environment due to insecure default settings.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-1537?

CVE-2013-1537 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 17 Apr 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 41 and earlier; and OpenJDK 6 and 7; allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to RMI. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to the default java.rmi.server.useCodebaseOnly setting of false, which allows remote attackers to perform "dynamic class downloading" and execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1537?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-1537?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2013-1537 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1537 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5c6-qxp5-xf36.