CVE-2013-5840 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 16 Oct 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit unspecified vectors in Java SE libraries to compromise confidentiality, requiring users to upgrade to patched versions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not stated
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-5840?

CVE-2013-5840 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 16 Oct 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Libraries.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5840?

It affects 4 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2013-5840?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-5840 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5840 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8m45-r9p3-wv24.