CVE-2013-0402

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote…

published March 8, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A heap-based buffer overflow just waiting in the shadows! This vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment could allow an attacker to execute code remotely—like a trickster slipping in a surprise ingredient to a recipe! 🍽️ Think of it like a chef at a restaurant who receives an order but doesn’t check the ingredients—if someone sneaks in a dangerous additive, the entire dish could turn toxic. Here, the JavaFX component has vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject harmful code without leaving a trace! If exploited, this flaw could let a remote attacker execute arbitrary code on your system. Imagine an intruder hijacking the kitchen and serving up something unsavory to every customer—yeah, it can get that serious! Your data and system integrity are at risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef at a restaurant who receives an order but doesn’t check the ingredients—if someone sneaks in a dangerous additive, the entire dish could turn toxic. Here, the JavaFX component has vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject harmful code without leaving a trace! This vulnerability allows for a heap-based buffer overflow within the Java Runtime Environment, specifically affecting Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, along with JavaFX 2.2.7 or earlier. An attacker can exploit this flaw through various unspecified vectors to execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could let a remote attacker execute arbitrary code on your system. Imagine an intruder hijacking the kitchen and serving up something unsavory to every customer—yeah, it can get that serious! Your data and system integrity are at risk. To safeguard against this, ensure that you’re running the latest versions of Java SE and JavaFX. Regularly check for updates and patches from Oracle to fortify your system against potential attacks. You've got this! Stay updated and maintain your defenses—your security hero status is shining bright! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09627 · 95.5th percentile
Published
2013-03-08T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 MAR 18:00Z
    Heap-based buffer overflow in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote…
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