## https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=SAINT:F7618DCB66682A3F976EA5F620B3D5EF
Added: 10/24/2013
CVE: [CVE-2013-2473](<https://vulners.com/cve/CVE-2013-2473>)
BID: [60623](<http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60623>)
OSVDB: [94336](<http://www.osvdb.org/94336>)
### Background
Java is a programming language that compiles programs to bytecode, which is then executed inside a Java Virtual Machine. This is optimal for applications that must run on various hardware platforms, such as web applets.
### Problem
A vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment java.awt.image.ByteComponentRaster class could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user is tricked into opening a specially crafted web page.
### Resolution
Apply patches as described in the [Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory - June 2013](<http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2013-1899847.html>).
### References
<http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-13-154/>
### Limitations
Exploit works on Oracle JRE 7 Update 21 on Windows XP SP3 English (DEP OptIn) and Windows 7 SP1 (DEP OptIn).
The target user must open the exploit file in Internet Explorer on Windows.
### Platforms
Windows