IBM Java 7.0.0.0 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Java 7.0.0.0. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-5456. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Java 7.0.0.0 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 11/06/2013 by Adam Gowdiak with Security Explorations as Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in current releases of the IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-5456 since 08/22/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70791 (RHEL 5 / 6 : java-1.7.0-ibm (RHSA-2013:1507)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168795 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security update for java-1_7_1-ibm (SUSE-SU-2016:1299-1)).

Upgrading to version 7 SR6 or higher eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at www-01.ibm.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (88255), Tenable (70791), SecurityFocus (BID 63618†), OSVDB (99529†) and Secunia (SA55528†). Additional details are provided at www-01.ibm.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-9572, VDB-11117, VDB-11118 and VDB-11119. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 70791
Nessus Name: RHEL 5 / 6 : java-1.7.0-ibm (RHSA-2013:1507)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Java 7 SR6 or higher
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in current releases of the IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition
Researcher: Adam Gowdiak
Organization: Security Explorations
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CVE: CVE-2013-5456 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5456
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11116

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X-Force: 88255 - IBM Java SDK code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 63618
Secunia: 55528 - Red Hat update for java-1.7.0-ibm, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 99529
Vulnerability Center: 42657 - IBM Java and IBM WebSphere RealTime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability by Modifying or Removing the Security Manager - CVE-2013-5456, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2013 09:34
Updated: 06/01/2021 21:05
Changes: 11/14/2013 09:34 (82), 05/18/2017 08:28 (3), 06/01/2021 21:05 (2)
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