Track vulnerabilities like this one. Sign up free to get alerted when software you use is affected.
10.0

Java Runtime lets attackers bypass security sandbox

CVE-2013-2473 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Older versions of Oracle Java (SE 7 up to update 21, SE 6 up to update 45, SE 5 up to update 45) and OpenJDK 7 contain a flaw that could let a remote attacker break out of the Java sandbox. This could expose sensitive information, allow changes to data, or cause the program to stop working. Upgrade to the latest Java release from Oracle or OpenJDK as soon as possible to close the gap.

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:*:update21:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:update21:*:*:*:*:*:*
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 21 and earlier, 6 Update 45 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 45 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows re...
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and earlier, 6 Update 45 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 45 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D. NOTE: the previous information is from the June 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue allows remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox via vectors related to "Incorrect ByteBandedRaster size checks" in 2D.
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
7% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published18 Jun 2013
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-2473 · NVD
Track software like this
Free during beta