CVE-2013-2460 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Jun 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass the Java sandbox via the tracing component, 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-2013-2460?

CVE-2013-2460 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, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Serviceability. 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 "insufficient access checks" in the tracing component.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2460?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2460?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-2460 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-2460 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmcw-8c9j-mwj4, MINI-29hc-8rh9-r6vg, MINI-4jrm-hxfc-6xv5, MINI-53vq-wrfx-3pc8, MINI-6c44-x8j8-wcxc, MINI-882h-2vmf-w4xm and 2 more.