Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-1927 affects the IcedTea-Web browser plugin. A malicious file that is both a GIF image and Java JAR could cause arbitrary code execution. This is mainly a legacy workstation/browser-plugin risk, but any remaining installations should be treated seriously. Exposure is most likely on older Linux desktops or servers where users can browse with the IcedTea-Web plugin enabled. Modern environments without IcedTea-Web, Java browser integration, or legacy distribution packages are unlikely to be affected. Prioritize this as a legacy endpoint cleanup item with high impact where present. It is not broadly urgent unless the organization still runs IcedTea-Web browser plugin workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IcedTea-Web to 1.2.3, 1.3.2, or vendor-fixed distribution packages.; Disable or remove the IcedTea-Web browser plugin where Java browser applets are not required.; Review Red Hat, Ubuntu, SUSE, Mandriva, and Mageia advisories for platform-specific package guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- icedtea-cve20131927-sec-bypass(83640)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0123CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=884705CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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