Exploit:Java/CVE-2013-0422.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Exploit

Platform :

Java

Summary

Exploit:Java/CVE-2013-0422.A identifies malicious files that exploit vulnerabilities in the Java software platform.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Exploit:Java/CVE-2013-0422.A identifies malicious files used to target and exploit the CVE-2013-0422 vulnerability that affects the Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 7 Update 10 and earlier.

If successfully used, exploits can provide an attacker with a wide range of possible actions, from viewing data on a restricted-user database to almost complete control of a compromised system.

The exploit files may be delivered by other malware, such as the Blackhole exploit kit.

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