CVE-2013-2422 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Apr 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass the Java sandbox via MethodUtil trampoline flaws, enabling code execution and privilege escalation in affected JRE versions.

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-2013-2422?

CVE-2013-2422 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 6 Update 43 and earlier; and OpenJDK 6 and 7; allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries. 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 improper method-invocation restrictions by the MethodUtil trampoline class, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2422?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-2422?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-2422 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2422 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vjrg-wqv9-qmc7.