CVE-2013-2440 Other in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Apr 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability in Oracle Java SE via unspecified Deployment vectors, requiring user interaction.

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-2013-2440?

CVE-2013-2440 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 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Deployment, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2435.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2440?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-2440?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-2440 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2440 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2252-mwqw-xgwq.