Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-1491 is a remote code execution flaw in older Oracle Java Runtime Environment and JavaFX versions. A successful attack could let an attacker run code through Java 2D-related processing. The public record says it was demonstrated at Pwn2Own 2013, but this bundle does not show active exploitation in the wild. Exposure is most likely where obsolete Java runtimes, Java browser plugin support, or bundled Java dependencies remain on endpoints or servers. Modern environments should still verify legacy systems, vendor appliances, and old desktop images. Treat this as a legacy high-impact RCE exposure. The main business risk is unmaintained Java left on old endpoints, images, or vendor-managed systems. Prioritize discovery and removal over emergency response unless internal evidence shows affected systems are reachable. Mitigation focus: Retire or update affected Oracle Java SE and JavaFX versions.; Follow Oracle April 2013 CPU and platform vendor advisories.; Remove or disable unnecessary Java browser plugin exposure..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://twitter.com/thezdi/status/309438311112507392CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19553CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16663CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19482CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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