CVE-2013-1493
High PUBLISHEDThe color management (CMM) functionality in the 2D component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 and earlier, 6 Update 41 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 40...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The color management (CMM) functionality in the 2D component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 and earlier, 6 Update 41 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 40 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via an image with crafted raster parameters, which triggers (1) an out-of-bounds read or (2) memory corruption in the JVM, as exploited in the wild in February 2013.
- CVE Published
- Mar 04, 2013
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 04, 2013
- CVSS
- 10.0 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0438 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00012...
- GLSA-201406-32 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-32.xml
- MDVSA-2013:095 mandriva.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:095
- SSRT101156 marc.info · Vendor Advisory http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136570436423916&w=2
- RHSA-2013:0604 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0604.html
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- openSUSE-SU-2013:0430 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00009...
- RHSA-2013:1455 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1455.html
- SUSE-SU-2013:0434 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00011...
- HPSBUX02857 marc.info · Vendor Advisory http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136439120408139&w=2
- SUSE-SU-2013:0701 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00020...
- USN-1755-2 ubuntu.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1755-2
- RHSA-2013:1456 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1456.html
- HPSBMU02964 h20565.www2.hp.com · Vendor Advisory http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c04117...
- RHSA-2013:0603 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0603.html
- RHSA-2013:0601 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0601.html
- TA13-064A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-064A
- VU#688246 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/688246
- 24904 exploit-db.com · Exploit http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24904
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19246 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- 58238 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58238
- 1029803 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029803
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:19477 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- [distro-pkg-dev] 20130304 [SECURITY] IcedTea6 1.11.9 and 1.12.4 Released! mail.openjdk.java.net · Mailing List http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2013-March/0221...
- krebsonsecurity.com/2013/03/new-java-0-day-attack-echoes-bit9-br... krebsonsecurity.com · CVE Record https://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/03/new-java-0-day-attack-echoes-bit9...
- oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2013-1... oracle.com · CVE Record http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2013-1493...
- twitter.com/jduck1337/status/307629902574800897 twitter.com · CVE Record https://twitter.com/jduck1337/status/307629902574800897
- symantec.com/connect/blogs/latest-java-zero-day-shares-co... symantec.com · CVE Record http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/latest-java-zero-day-shares-con...
- oracle.com/ocom/groups/public/%40otn/documents/webconte... oracle.com · CVE Record http://www.oracle.com/ocom/groups/public/%40otn/documents/webcontent/...
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi bugzilla.redhat.com · CVE Record https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=917553
- blog.fireeye.com/research/2013/02/yaj0-yet-another-java-zero-... blog.fireeye.com · CVE Record http://blog.fireeye.com/research/2013/02/yaj0-yet-another-java-zero-d...
- wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0088 wiki.mageia.org · CVE Record https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0088
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CVE First | 2013-03-04 16:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/java_cmm.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2013-03-04 16:00:00 UTC · CVE
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:39 UTC
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/java_cmm.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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16:00 UTC over 13 years ago16:00 UTC · over 13 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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16:00 UTC over 13 years ago16:00 UTC · over 13 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 13 years ago00:00 UTC · over 13 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2013-1493
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