CVE-2013-1493

The color management (CMM) functionality in the 2D component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 and earlier, 6 Update 41 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 40 and earlier…

published March 4, 2013

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
86%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty image with just the right parameters can unleash chaos! The color management in Oracle Java's 2D component has hidden vulnerabilities that could let attackers execute arbitrary code or crash your system. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that serves a special dish according to your order. If the chef misinterprets your request, they might accidentally serve something toxic instead. Similarly, incorrect raster parameters in an image can trigger disastrous behavior in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run harmful code on your system, creating a backdoor for further exploits or causing a crash that makes your application unavailable. In the wrong hands, this is a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a special dish according to your order. If the chef misinterprets your request, they might accidentally serve something toxic instead. Similarly, incorrect raster parameters in an image can trigger disastrous behavior in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The color management functionality of Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 and earlier, as well as earlier versions of 6 and 5.0, is susceptible to crafted raster parameters that can lead to out-of-bounds reads or memory corruption within the JVM.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run harmful code on your system, creating a backdoor for further exploits or causing a crash that makes your application unavailable. In the wrong hands, this is a recipe for disaster! Upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Java to patch these vulnerabilities. For those still using affected versions, ensure your image inputs are sanitized, and consider implementing additional security measures to mitigate potential risks. You've got this! With these steps, you'll reinforce your security castle in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.86151 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2013-03-04T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAR 16:00Z
    The color management (CMM) functionality in the 2D component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 and earlier, 6 Update 41 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 40 and earlier…
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