CVE-2013-5896:Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45; Java SE Embedded 7u45; and OpenJDK 7 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to CORBA.

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The unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45; Java SE Embedded 7u45; and OpenJDK 7 allows remote attackers to impact availability by exploiting vectors related to CORBA. This vulnerability was disclosed in the January 2014 Critical Patch Update (CPU). It is worth noting that Oracle had not provided any comments on third-party claims suggesting that com.sun.corba.se and its sub-packages were not included on the restricted package list.

Overview

This vulnerability affects various versions of Oracle Java SE and OpenJDK, potentially allowing remote attackers to disrupt the availability of the affected systems by leveraging vulnerabilities related to CORBA.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the necessary security patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of Java SE and OpenJDK. It is recommended to keep the software up to date with the latest security updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/56432
  2. Red Hat Advisory: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0414
  3. SUSE Advisory: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00105.html
  4. HP Advisory: http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139402749111889&w=2
  5. Ubuntu Advisory: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2089-1
  6. SecurityFocus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64926
  7. Oracle Security Advisory: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  5. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  6. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  7. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  8. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  13. Information
    Information
  14. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  16. Construction
    Construction
  17. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  18. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  19. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  20. Mining
    Mining

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