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10.0

Java JRE on Oracle and OpenJDK can be remotely attacked

CVE-2013-1569 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Versions of Oracle Java SE 5, 6 and 7, as well as OpenJDK 6 and 7, contain an unknown flaw that could let a remote attacker view, change or disrupt your data. The problem involves the part of Java that handles 2‑D graphics, but the exact cause is not disclosed. Install the latest Java updates from Oracle or OpenJDK as soon as possible to protect your systems.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle jre <= 1.7.0
1.7.0
<= 1.6.0
1.6.0
<= 1.5.0
1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:*:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle jdk <= 1.7.0
1.7.0
<= 1.6.0
1.6.0
<= 1.5.0
1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:*:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
sun jre 1.6.0
1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
sun jdk 1.6.0
1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 41 and earlier; and OpenJDK 6 and 7; all...
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 41 and earlier; and OpenJDK 6 and 7; allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to "checking of [a] glyph table" in the International Components for Unicode (ICU) Layout Engine before 51.2.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
9% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published17 Apr 2013
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-1569 · NVD
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