CVE-2013-5907 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Jan 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted font files in Java SE due to input validation flaws.

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-2013-5907?

CVE-2013-5907 is a critical memory corruption 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 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45; JRockit R27.7.7 and R28.2.9; Java SE Embedded 7u45; 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 January 2014 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that the issue is due to incorrect input validation in LookupProcessor.cpp in the ICU Layout Engine, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5907?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Oracle Jrockit.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5907?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-5907 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5907 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4vm-g8q2-m52q.