CVE-2013-2431: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remot...

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to HotSpot. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to bypassing the Java sandbox using "method handle intrinsic frames."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.19%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jre	<= 1.7.0	Update17
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	—
Oracle	Jdk	<= 1.7.0	Update17
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2431?

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to HotSpot. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue is related to bypassing the Java sandbox using "method handle intrinsic frames."

How severe is CVE-2013-2431?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2431?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.