CVE-2013-2465 Oracle Java SE Unspecified
Remote attackers can bypass the Java sandbox via 2D image verification flaws, potentially executing arbitrary code or escalating privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 28 Mar 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-2465?
CVE-2013-2465 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Jre, published on 18 Jun 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
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 unknown vectors related to 2D. 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 "Incorrect image channel verification" in 2D.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2465?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Oracle Jre, Sun Jre, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Java, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2465?
Apply the vendor's patch. US federal agencies must fix it by 18 Apr 2022.
Is CVE-2013-2465 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2013-2465 in the wild since at least 28 Mar 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Jre
Sources
Also known as GHSA-498p-qg8p-wgxg.