CVE-2013-1476

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, 6 through Update 38, 5.0 through Update 38…

published February 2, 2013

CVSS
—
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky CORBA-related vulnerability lurks in multiple Java versions, potentially leaving your system exposed! Think of this flaw as a hidden entrance in a high-security facility — while the main gates are locked, crafty intruders might find a side door to slip through undetected. That's what this vulnerability allows attackers to do with Java applications! If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your systems. An attacker could exploit it to bypass Java's sandbox restrictions, potentially wreaking havoc on your applications and data.

Put simply

Think of this flaw as a hidden entrance in a high-security facility — while the main gates are locked, crafty intruders might find a side door to slip through undetected. That's what this vulnerability allows attackers to do with Java applications! This unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) affects multiple Java SE versions and OpenJDK 6 and 7. It allows remote attackers to manipulate certain value handler constructors, which may compromise Java's security features.

What to do

If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your systems. An attacker could exploit it to bypass Java's sandbox restrictions, potentially wreaking havoc on your applications and data. To mitigate this risk, ensure you upgrade your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version available. Regularly check for updates and apply patches as they become available to keep your systems secure. You've got this! Stay proactive, apply those updates, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07634 · 94.5th percentile
Published
2013-02-02T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 FEB 00:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, 6 through Update 38, 5.0 through Update 38…
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