Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-5457 is an old IBM Java SDK vulnerability that could let a remote attacker run code through unspecified vectors. The public record names fixed IBM Java service refresh levels, but does not describe the vulnerable component or attack path. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems still running affected IBM Java SDK 6 or 7 levels, including vendor-packaged builds from Red Hat or SUSE. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old runtimes remain in applications, middleware, containers, or base images. Prioritize discovery and retirement of affected legacy Java runtimes. Remote code execution makes exposure serious, but urgency depends on whether unsupported IBM Java 6 or 7 remains in production. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 to SR6 or later.; Upgrade IBM Java SDK 6.0.1 to SR7 or later.; Upgrade IBM Java SDK 6.0.0 to SR15 or later..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-java-cve20135457-code-exec(88256)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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