CVE-2013-2465
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitOpenJDK: Incorrect image channel verification (2D, 8012597)
Published Jun 18, 2013 · Updated Mar 9, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-2465 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Jre (Oracle), Linux Enterprise Desktop (Suse), Linux Enterprise Java (Suse) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 13, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.1.el6_5, java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.3.el5_10, java-1_6_0-ibm 1.6.0_sr15.0-0.5.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and earlier, 6 Update 45 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 45 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D. NOTE: the previous information is from the June 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from another vendor that this issue allows remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox via vectors related to "Incorrect image channel verification" in 2D.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 13, 2014 | Apr 18, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 28, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
235 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JreOracle | 1.5.0, 1.5.0-update36, 1.5.0-update38, 1.5.0-update39, 1.5.0-update40, 1.5.0-update41, 1.5.0-update45, 1.6.0 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise DesktopSuse | 10-sp4 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise JavaSuse | 10-sp4, 11-sp2, 11-sp3 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise ServerSuse | 10-sp3, 10-sp4, 11-sp2, 11-sp3 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise Software Development KitSuse | 11-sp2, 11-sp3 | n/a |
Patched Releases
java
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.1.el6_5, 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.3.el5_10
java-1_6_0-ibm
1.6.0_sr15.0-0.5.1, 1.6.0_sr16.2-0.3.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-alsa
1.6.0_sr15.0-0.5.1, 1.6.0_sr16.0-0.3.1, 1.6.0_sr16.2-0.3.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-devel
1.6.0_sr16.0-0.3.1, 1.6.0_sr16.2-0.3.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-fonts
1.6.0_sr15.0-0.5.1, 1.6.0_sr16.2-0.3.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-jdbc
1.6.0_sr15.0-0.5.1, 1.6.0_sr16.2-0.3.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-plugin
1.6.0_sr15.0-0.5.1, 1.6.0_sr16.2-0.3.1
java-1_7_0-ibm
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1, 1.7.0_sr8.0-0.5.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-alsa
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1, 1.7.0_sr8.0-0.5.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-devel
1.7.0_sr7.0-0.5.1, 1.7.0_sr8.0-0.5.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-jdbc
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1, 1.7.0_sr8.0-0.5.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-plugin
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1, 1.7.0_sr8.0-0.5.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk
1.7.0.121-1.1, 1.7.0.71-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-accessibility
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-devel
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-headless
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-demo
1.7.0.121-1.1, 1.7.0.71-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-devel
1.7.0.121-1.1, 1.7.0.71-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-headless
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-javadoc
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-src
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1.6.0-openjdk
1:1.6.0.0-1.41.1.11.11.90.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.6.0.0-1.62.1.11.11.90.el6_4, 1:1.6.0.0-62.1.11.11.90.55.amzn1
java-1.6.0-openjdk-demo
1:1.6.0.0-1.41.1.11.11.90.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.6.0.0-1.62.1.11.11.90.el6_4, 1:1.6.0.0-62.1.11.11.90.55.amzn1
java-1.6.0-openjdk-devel
1:1.6.0.0-1.41.1.11.11.90.0.1.el5_9, 1:1.6.0.0-1.62.1.11.11.90.el6_4, 1:1.6.0.0-62.1.11.11.90.55.amzn1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 18, 2013
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 13, 2014
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 28, 2022
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:1255
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:1256
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:1257
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:1263
- advisorySUSE-SU-2013:1264
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 21 and earlier, 6 Update 45 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 45 and earlier, and OpenJDK 7, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.
Affected: Jre (Oracle) versions 1.5.0, 1.5.0-update36, 1.5.0-update38, 1.5.0-update39, 1.5.0-update40, 1.5.0-update41, 1.5.0-update45, 1.6.0; Linux Enterprise Desktop (Suse) versions 10-sp4; Linux Enterprise Java (Suse) versions 10-sp4, 11-sp2, 11-sp3, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 13, 2014 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 28, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 18, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.1.el6_5, java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.3.el5_10, java-1_6_0-ibm 1.6.0_sr15.0-0.5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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