CVE-2013-2459 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Jun 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass the Java sandbox and execute arbitrary code via integer overflow flaws in the AWT component, 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-2013-2459?

CVE-2013-2459 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 18 Jun 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 21 and earlier, 6 Update 45 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 45 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to AWT. NOTE: the previous information is from the June 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue allows remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox via vectors related to "integer overflow checks."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2459?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-2459?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-2459 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2459 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8cv-cpwg-mmmf.