CVE-2013-1927

CVE-2013-1927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Icedtea-web with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The IcedTea-Web plugin before 1.2.3 and 1.3.x before 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that validates as both a GIF and a Java JAR file, aka "GIFAR."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1927?
The IcedTea-Web plugin before 1.2.3 and 1.3.x before 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that validates as both a GIF and a Java JAR file, aka "GIFAR."
How severe is CVE-2013-1927?
CVE-2013-1927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1927 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1927?
CVE-2013-1927 primarily affects Redhat Icedtea-web. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1927?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1927 published?
CVE-2013-1927 was published on 2013-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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