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CVE Published
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CVE-2014-0368

First published: Tue Jan 14 2014(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the way the Networking component of OpenJDK checked permissions of code to listen on network ports. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass certain Java sandbox restrictions.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/icedtea<2.4.4
2.4.4
redhat/icedtea<2.3.13
2.3.13
redhat/icedtea<1.12.8
1.12.8
redhat/icedtea<1.13.1
1.13.1
Oracle JDK 6=1.5.0-update55
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update55
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update65
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update65
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update45
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update45

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0368?

    CVE-2014-0368 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability allowing untrusted Java applications to bypass sandbox restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0368?

    To fix CVE-2014-0368, upgrade to the latest version of IcedTea or the Oracle Java versions that are no longer vulnerable.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2014-0368?

    CVE-2014-0368 affects specific versions of Oracle JDK and JRE as well as multiple versions of the IcedTea package.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2014-0368 facilitate?

    CVE-2014-0368 can facilitate attacks that allow malicious Java code to listen on network ports, bypassing security restrictions.

  • Is CVE-2014-0368 specific to a particular Java version?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0368 specifically affects Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45 among others.

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