CVE-2013-2460

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to…

published June 18, 2013

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
70%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unspecified vulnerability lurks in Java Runtime Environment versions up to 7 Update 21, potentially allowing attackers to bypass your defenses! Think of this like a restaurant that doesn’t properly check the IDs of its kitchen staff. If a rogue chef sneaks in, they could tamper with any dish without anyone noticing — dangerous, right? This vulnerability could let attackers compromise your system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially wreaking havoc without detection. If exploited, unauthorized access could lead to sensitive data leaks or even system failures, which could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that doesn’t properly check the IDs of its kitchen staff. If a rogue chef sneaks in, they could tamper with any dish without anyone noticing — dangerous, right? This vulnerability is related to insufficient access checks in the Java tracing component, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox and execute unauthorized actions.

What to do

This vulnerability could let attackers compromise your system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially wreaking havoc without detection. If exploited, unauthorized access could lead to sensitive data leaks or even system failures, which could be absolutely devastating! Update to the latest version of Oracle Java SE or OpenJDK to patch this vulnerability. Regularly auditing your Java applications and implementing robust access controls can help mitigate risks. Stay vigilant! You've got this! Keeping your Java environment updated is a key step toward security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.70040 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2013-06-18T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JUN 22:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to…
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