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CVE-2013-6493

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2013-6493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LiveConnect implementation in plugin/icedteanp/IcedTeaNPPlugin.cc in IcedTea-Web before 1.4.2 allows local users to read the messages between a Java applet and a web browser by pre-creating a temporary socket file with a predictable name in /tmp.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LiveConnect implementation in plugin/icedteanp/IcedTeaNPPlugin.cc in IcedTea-Web before 1.4.2 allows local users to read the messages between a Java applet and a web browser by pre-creating a temporary socket file with a predictable name in /tmp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatIcedtea-Web<= 1.3.2
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.0.1
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.0.2
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.0.3
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.0.4
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.0.5
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.0.6
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1.1
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1.2
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1.3
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1.4
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1.5
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1.6
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1.7
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.2
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.2.1
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.2.2
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.3
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6493?
The LiveConnect implementation in plugin/icedteanp/IcedTeaNPPlugin.cc in IcedTea-Web before 1.4.2 allows local users to read the messages between a Java applet and a web browser by pre-creating a temporary socket file with a predictable name in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2013-6493?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6493?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST