CVE-2013-5893 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Jan 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can escape the Java sandbox via improper MethodHandles handling, leading to code execution and privilege escalation.

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-2013-5893?

CVE-2013-5893 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 15 Jan 2014. 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 7u45 and Java SE Embedded 7u45, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2014 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that the issue is related to improper handling of methods in MethodHandles in HotSpot JVM, which allows attackers to escape the sandbox.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5893?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5893?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2013-5893 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5893 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5hj-g9q3-fcqh.