Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:JAVA:FONT-PROCESSING |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Oracle Java Font Processing Memory Corruption |
Release Date |
2013/06/05 |
Update Number |
2270 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Oracle Java Font Processing Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Oracle Java Font Processing. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 43 and earlier, 5.0 Update 41 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to 2D, as demonstrated by Joshua Drake during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2013.
Affected Products
- oracle jdk 1.7.0 (update17)
- oracle jre 1.7.0 (update17)
References
- BugTraq: 59154
- CVE: CVE-2013-1491