CVE-2013-5457
CVE-2013-5457 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Java
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6, 6.0.1 before SR7, and 6.0.0 before SR15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-5457?
- Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6, 6.0.1 before SR7, and 6.0.0 before SR15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2013-5457?
- CVE-2013-5457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-5457 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-5457?
- CVE-2013-5457 primarily affects Ibm Java. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-5457?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-5457 published?
- CVE-2013-5457 was published on 2013-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1507.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1508.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1793.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56338
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV51334
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21655201
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21655202
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88256
- https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/#IBM_Security_Update_November_2013
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:java:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:java:6.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:java:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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