Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-1493 is a Java flaw where a malicious image could crash Java or run attacker-controlled code. The risk is highest on legacy systems still running Oracle Java SE versions at or before 7u15, 6u41, or 5.0u40. Exposure is most likely in unmanaged legacy desktops, servers, or packaged applications retaining old Oracle Java SE or downstream Java packages referenced by Linux vendor advisories. Modern fully patched Java installations are less likely affected. Treat as urgent for any environment still carrying legacy Java. The vulnerability allowed remote code execution and was historically exploited, so residual exposure represents outdated but serious attack surface. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove affected Java versions where no business need remains.; Apply Oracle or operating-system vendor updates that address CVE-2013-1493.; Disable legacy Java browser plugin exposure where still present..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19246CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/03/new-java-0-day-attack-echoes-bit9-breach/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://twitter.com/jduck1337/status/307629902574800897CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=917553CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0088CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19477CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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