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Java Runtime Environment CVE-2013-2465

CRITICAL
Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693)
2013-06-18 secalert_us@oracle.com
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

7
Analysis Updated
Apr 22, 2026 - 13:27 vuln.today
v2 (cvss_changed)
Re-analysis Queued
Apr 21, 2026 - 15:22 vuln.today
cvss_changed
Analysis Generated
Mar 26, 2026 - 11:18 vuln.today
Added to CISA KEV
Oct 22, 2025 - 01:15 cisa
CISA KEV
PoC Detected
Oct 22, 2025 - 01:15 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Oct 22, 2025 - 01:15 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jun 18, 2013 - 22:55 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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 image channel verification" in 2D.

AnalysisAI

Java Runtime Environment sandbox bypass via incorrect image channel verification in 2D component allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and escape security restrictions. Affects Oracle JRE 5.0 through Update 45, 6 through Update 45, 7 through Update 21, and OpenJDK 7. Confirmed actively exploited (CISA KEV) with 93.22% EPSS probability and publicly available exploit code. Oracle released patches in June 2013 CPU addressing the vulnerability through image channel verification corrections.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability resides in the Java 2D graphics rendering component, which handles image processing, drawing, and rendering operations across the Java platform. The root cause (CWE-693) indicates a protection mechanism failure where the Java 2D component incorrectly verifies image channels during processing. The Java sandbox security model relies on multiple verification layers to isolate untrusted code execution; failures in component-level input validation can compromise the entire sandbox. The 2D component processes image data from multiple sources including network streams, making incorrect channel verification a critical trust boundary failure. CPE data confirms impact across three major JRE version families (5.0, 6, 7) and the open-source OpenJDK 7 implementation, indicating a deep architectural flaw rather than version-specific regression.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade Oracle JRE to version 7 Update 25, 6 Update 51, or 5.0 Update 51 released in Oracle's June 2013 Critical Patch Update. For OpenJDK 7 users, apply the upstream fix available at http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u-dev/jdk/rev/2a9c79db0040 or update to distribution-provided patched packages per RHSA-2013-0963, RHSA-2013-1059, RHSA-2013-1060, and corresponding SUSE/openSUSE security advisories from July-August 2013. For environments unable to immediately patch, implement network-layer controls blocking untrusted Java applet execution via browser plugin disablement (set deployment.security.level=VERY_HIGH and disable plugin in browser preferences), though this mitigation is incomplete as local Java applications can still be exploited via malicious JAR files or network-delivered content. Web application firewalls can block known exploit payloads targeting 2D image processing, but signature-based detection is easily evaded. Given confirmed active exploitation and public exploit availability, temporary complete Java plugin disablement is recommended until patching is verified, accepting the operational impact of broken Java-dependent web applications.

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