Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 through Update 11, and OpenJDK 7, allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the Java security sandbox via unspecified vectors related to JMX, aka "Issue 52," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1490.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | java-1.7.0-ibm +5 | 1:1.7.0.4.0-1jpp.2.el6_4 | RHSA-2013:0626 |
| RHEL 6 | java-1.7.0-openjdk +4 | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.el6_3 | RHSA-2013:0247 |
| RHEL 6 | java-1.7.0-oracle +5 | 1:1.7.0.13-1jpp.3.el6_3 | RHSA-2013:0237 |
| RHEL 5 | java-1.7.0-ibm +5 | 1:1.7.0.4.0-1jpp.2.el5_9 | RHSA-2013:0626 |
| RHEL 5 | java-1.7.0-openjdk +4 | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.5.3.el5_9 | RHSA-2013:0247 |
| RHEL 5 | java-1.7.0-oracle +5 | 1:1.7.0.13-1jpp.1.el5_9 | RHSA-2013:0237 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | java-1_7_0-openjdk | 1.7.0.121-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10534-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Metasploit 1 module
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Java Applet JMX Remote Code Execution
exploit/multi/browser/java_jre17_jmxbean_2
Exploit-DB 1
- Java Applet JMX - Remote Code Execution (Metasploit) (2) EDB-24539 · remote · Feb 25, 2013 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 4
- RHSA-2013:0626 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.0-ibm security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2013:0247 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.0-openjdk security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2013:0237 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.0-oracle security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10534-1 java-1_7_0-openjdk-1.7.0.121-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19418 vdb-entry signature
- GLSA-201406-32 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2013:095 vendor-advisory
- http://www.informationweek.com/security/application-security/java-hacker-uncovers-two-flaws-in-latest/240146717
- TA13-032A third-party-advisory
- 20130118 [SE-2012-01] Java 7 Update 11 confirmed to be vulnerable mailing-list
- VU#858729 third-party-advisory
- RHSA-2013:0237 vendor-advisory
- HPSBUX02857 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2013:0247 vendor-advisory
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/01/critical-java-vulnerabilies-confirmed-in-latest-version/
- 20130122 Re: [SE-2012-01] Java 7 Update 11 confirmed to be vulnerable mailing-list
- HPSBMU02874 vendor-advisory
- http://blogs.computerworld.com/malware-and-vulnerabilities/21693/yet-another-java-security-flaw-discovered-number-53
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0377 vendor-advisory
- 20130122 Re: [SE-2012-01] Java 7 Update 11 confirmed to be vulnerable mailing-list
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16579 vdb-entry signature
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013-1841061.html
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0056