Vulnerability Description
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, 5.0 Update 41 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to 2D, as demonstrated by Joshua Drake during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.7.0 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03898880
- http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/Pwn2Own-2013/ba-p/5981157
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-05/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00007.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=137283787217316&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0757.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0758.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1455.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1456.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuapr2013-1928497.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-107AUS Government Resource
- http://www.zdnet.com/pwn2own-down-go-all-the-browsers-7000012283/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1491?
CVE-2013-1491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, 5.0 Update 41 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to exec...
How severe is CVE-2013-1491?
CVE-2013-1491 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre.