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Java Runtime Environment Vulnerability Affects Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2013-2465

An unspecified vulnerability exists within the Java Runtime Environment. This flaw can allow remote attackers to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems and data. The business risk includes unauthorized access to information and disruption of services.

3Halo Surface Signal

Oracle Jre

1.7.01.6.0

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2013-2465

This vulnerability affects the Java Runtime Environment. While it can be triggered by remote attackers, exploitation in this historical context typically relied on the JRE being invoked within a web browser via applets, a pattern that is not inherently public-facing by design in the same way as a web server or gateway service.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE contains an unspecified vulnerability. This flaw allows remote attackers to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. The potential business impact includes unauthorized access to data, modification of information, and disruption of services.

  • Vulnerable component: Java Runtime Environment
  • Core weakness: Unspecified flaw in 2D processing
  • Main business impact: Compromised data and service availability

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

This vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment allows attackers to compromise systems without requiring user interaction or prior access. Attackers can leverage unspecified methods related to 2D graphics processing within the Java Runtime Environment to execute malicious code. This can lead to the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems and data.

  • External network exposure required.
  • Attacker exploits Java Runtime Environment.
  • Affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment could allow remote attackers to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Exploitation involves unknown vectors related to 2D graphics processing. The risk associated with this vulnerability is high, potentially impacting business operations and data.

  • Attackers with low skill can exploit it.
  • No special access or conditions needed.
  • High business risk and urgency.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The Java Runtime Environment contains a vulnerability that could impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This vulnerability is associated with the 2D component of the JRE. Exploritation can occur remotely and bypass security measures.

  • Identify JRE assets.
  • Isolate affected systems.
  • Apply vendor updates.
  • Verify fix implementation.
  • Monitor for related activity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and what does it do?

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is a core part of Oracle Java SE. It is used to execute Java applications and applets, which are relied upon by many software programs and web pages for their correct operation. This allows users to interact with a wide array of software and online content.

What type of weakness does CVE-2013-2465 describe?

CVE-2013-2465 describes an unspecified vulnerability within the 2D processing capabilities of the Java Runtime Environment. This weakness, classified as CWE-693, could potentially enable attackers to bypass existing security measures, thereby affecting system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How can CVE-2013-2465 be exploited, and what is the scope of impact?

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability via unknown vectors related to the 2D processing in the Java Runtime Environment. The exploitation allows for bypassing security measures, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring special access or conditions.

What is the relevance of CVE-2013-2465 according to threat advisories?

According to threat advisories, CVE-2013-2465 affects the Java Runtime Environment. While it can be exploited by remote attackers, its exploitation in the past typically involved the JRE within web browsers via applets, which is not inherently public-facing by design like a web server. This vulnerability has been noted for its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What steps should be taken to respond to this Java Runtime Environment vulnerability?

To address this vulnerability, it is recommended to identify all Java Runtime Environment assets, isolate any affected systems, and promptly apply updates provided by the vendor. It is also crucial to verify the successful implementation of these fixes and continuously monitor for any related malicious activity.

References

Sources and related resources

Primary sources: NVD, CVE.org, CISA KEV.

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