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9.3

IBM Java SDK 7 can be remotely hijacked

CVE-2013-5458 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The IBM Java Software Development Kit version 7.0.0, before the SR6 update, can be tricked by attackers over a network to run their own code on your systems. This could let them take control or disrupt operations. Apply the SR6 update (or later) from IBM 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
ibm java 7.0.0.0
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:java:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published24 Nov 2013
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-5458 · NVD
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