Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-5375 is an IBM Java SDK security bypass tied to XML and XSL processing. A remote attacker could access restricted Java classes in affected IBM SDK releases. The public record is vague, but fixed service releases are named, so legacy IBM Java runtimes should be identified and upgraded. Exposure is most likely in legacy applications, middleware, or vendor products still running IBM Java SDK 5, 6, or 7 levels below the named service releases, especially where XML or XSL processing accepts untrusted input. Treat this as a legacy runtime hygiene issue with moderate urgency. Prioritize externally exposed or integration-heavy systems first, because unsupported or outdated Java runtimes often compound operational and security risk beyond a single CVE. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Java SDK and JRE versions across servers and packaged applications.; Upgrade IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 to SR6 or later.; Upgrade IBM Java SDK 6.0.1 to SR7 or later..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-xslt-cve20135375-security-bypass(86901)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/#IBM_Security_Update_November_2013CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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