CVE-2014-0417: Critical severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Published Jan 14, 2014
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Updated

Oracle Java SE 5.0u71, 6u71 and 7u51 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the 2D component (CVE-2014-0417). Upstream has CVSSv2 scored this issue as: 9.3/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

External Reference:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html#AppendixJAVA

Other sources

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45; JavaFX 2.2.45; and Java SE Embedded 7u45 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.3.el5_10
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.3.el5_10
redhat/java<1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.1.el6_5
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.1.el6_5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.51-1jpp.1.el5_10
1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.51-1jpp.1.el5_10
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.6.1-1jpp.1.el5_10
1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.6.1-1jpp.1.el5_10
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.15.1-1jpp.1.el5_10
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.15.1-1jpp.1.el5_10
redhat/java<1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.16.5-1jpp.1.el5_10
1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.16.5-1jpp.1.el5_10
redhat/java<1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.51-1jpp.1.el6_5
1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.51-1jpp.1.el6_5
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.6.1-1jpp.1.el6_5
1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.6.1-1jpp.1.el6_5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.15.1-1jpp.1.el6_5
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.15.1-1jpp.1.el6_5
redhat/java<1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.16.5-1jpp.1.el6_5
1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.16.5-1jpp.1.el6_5
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1:1.7.1.1.0-1jpp.2.el7_0
1.7.1-ibm-1:1.7.1.1.0-1jpp.2.el7_0
Oracle JDK=1.5.0-update55
ORACLE JRE=1.5.0-update55
ORACLE JavaFX=2.2.45
ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update45
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update65
ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update65

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.3.el5_10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.75-1jpp.1.el6_5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.51-1jpp.1.el5_10
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.6.1-1jpp.1.el5_10
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.15.1-1jpp.1.el5_10
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.16.5-1jpp.1.el5_10
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.51-1jpp.1.el6_5
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.6.1-1jpp.1.el6_5
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.15.1-1jpp.1.el6_5
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.16.5-1jpp.1.el6_5
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.1-ibm-1:1.7.1.1.0-1jpp.2.el7_0
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0u71
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6u71
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7u51
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0u55
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6u65
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7u45
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade JavaFX to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.45
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade Java SE Embedded to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7u45

Event History

Jan 14, 2014
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0417?

CVE-2014-0417 has a CVSSv2 score of 9.3, indicating it is a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0417?

To fix CVE-2014-0417, update affected Java packages to the specified remedied versions provided by Red Hat.

3

Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2014-0417?

CVE-2014-0417 affects Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u71, 6u71, and 7u51.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0417?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2014-0417, so applying patches is necessary.

5

Can CVE-2014-0417 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2014-0417 can potentially lead to data compromise due to its severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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