CVE-2013-2421 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Java sandbox restrictions via HotSpot MethodHandle flaws, 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-2013-2421?
CVE-2013-2421 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 17 Apr 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 Update 17 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to HotSpot. 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 incorrect MethodHandle lookups, which allows remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2421?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2421?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2013-2421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2421 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Jdk
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2q53-qv6g-qh4p.