Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 10 and Update 11, when running on Windows using Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, and Google Chrome, allows remote attackers to bypass the "Very High" security level of the Java Control Panel and execute unsigned Java code without prompting the user via unknown vectors, aka "Issue 53" and the "Java Security Slider" vulnerability.
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-oracle +5 | 1:1.7.0.13-1jpp.3.el6_3 | RHSA-2013:0237 |
| RHEL 5 | java-1.7.0-oracle +5 | 1:1.7.0.13-1jpp.1.el5_9 | RHSA-2013:0237 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2013:0237 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.0-oracle security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
References
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15906 vdb-entry signature
- 20130127 [SE-2012-01] An issue with new Java SE 7 security features mailing-list
- TA13-032A third-party-advisory
- http://www.zdnet.com/java-update-doesnt-prevent-silent-exploits-at-all-7000010422/
- http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/01/28/new-vulnerability-bypasses-oracles-attempt-to-stop-malware-drive-by-downloads-via-java-applets/
- VU#858729 third-party-advisory
- http://www.scmagazine.com.au/News/330453%2Cjava-still-unsafe-new-flaws-discovered.aspx
- RHSA-2013:0237 vendor-advisory
- HPSBUX02857 vendor-advisory
- HPSBMU02874 vendor-advisory
- http://blogs.computerworld.com/malware-and-vulnerabilities/21693/yet-another-java-security-flaw-discovered-number-53
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013-1841061.html
- http://www.informationweek.com/security/application-security/java-security-work-remains-bug-hunter-sa/240147150
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19171 vdb-entry signature