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CVE-2013-4002

7.1 · HIGH

XMLscanner.java in Apache Xerces2 Java Parser before 2.12.0, as used in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in IBM Java 5.0 before 5.0 SR16-FP3, 6 before 6 SR14, 6.0.1 before 6.0.1 SR6, and 7 before…

Published Jul 23, 2013ibmEPSS 24.74%

Overview

CVE-2013-4002 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm java. It was published on July 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

XMLscanner.java in Apache Xerces2 Java Parser before 2.12.0, as used in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in IBM Java 5.0 before 5.0 SR16-FP3, 6 before 6 SR14, 6.0.1 before 6.0.1 SR6, and 7 before 7 SR5 as well as Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, JRockit R28.2.8 and earlier, JRockit R27.7.6 and earlier, Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier, and possibly other products allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to XML attribute names.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update java to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oraclejrockitr27.7.0Affected

References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00001.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00026.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00027.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00028.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00029.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-08/msg00000.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-08/msg00003.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00010.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00023.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=138674031212883&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4002?

CVE-2013-4002 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm java. It was published on July 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-4002?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4002?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update java to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-4002?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-4002 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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