Remote code execution in Oracle Java SE

1) Array indexing error

EUVDB-ID: #VU4648

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2465

CWE-ID: CWE-129 - Improper Validation of Array Index

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an array indexing error in the storeImageArray() function in awt.dll. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user or targeted application process.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 5 Update 33 - 7u21

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:java_se:5_Update_45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:java_se:6u105:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:java_se:7u21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2013-1899847.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.