#VU43124 Input validation error in JavaFX - CVE-2013-0436

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43124

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0436

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JavaFX
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in the JavaFX component in Oracle Java SE JavaFX 2.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in the February 2013 CPU.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JavaFX: 2.0 - 2.2.3

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External links
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136733161405818&w=2
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/858729
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013-1841061.html
https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-032A.html
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15723

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.