CVE-2013-5456 Deserialization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass sandbox protections and execute arbitrary code via deserialization in IBM Java SDK.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-5456?
CVE-2013-5456 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The com.ibm.rmi.io.SunSerializableFactory class in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6 allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code via vectors related to deserialization inside the AccessController doPrivileged block.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5456?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Java.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5456?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2013-5456 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5456 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qp4m-8934-3g25.