CVE-2013-5843 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via Java 2D vectors, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2013-5843?
CVE-2013-5843 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Oracle Javafx, published on 16 Oct 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 Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, JavaFX 2.2.40 and earlier, and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5843?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Oracle Javafx, Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5843?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-5843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Javafx
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8649-jcf2-5whp.