CVE-2014-0422
First published: Fri Jan 10 2014(Updated: )
It was discovered that the Naming / JNDI component of OpenJDK failed to implement required package access checks. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update45 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00105.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00107.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139402697611681&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139402749111889&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/101997
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0026.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0027.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0030.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0097.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0134.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0135.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0136.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56432
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56485
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56486
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56535
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64921
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029608
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2089-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2124-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0414
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1051528
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04166777
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0027.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0026.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0030.html
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u/jdk/rev/5c20ac773584
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u/jdk/rev/8ee582bb96a6
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0097.html
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2014-January/025800.html
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2014-January/025947.html
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/jdk6-dev/2014-January/003212.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0136.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0135.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0134.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0414.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0705.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0982.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0422?
CVE-2014-0422 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0422?
To fix CVE-2014-0422, upgrade to the latest versions of the affected packages such as icedtea version 2.4.4 or Oracle Java JRE/JDK updates.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0422?
CVE-2014-0422 affects Oracle JDK and JRE versions 1.5.0, 1.6.0, and 1.7.0, as well as specific versions of Red Hat's icedtea.
Can CVE-2014-0422 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-0422 can potentially be exploited remotely by untrusted Java applications or applets.
What are the consequences of CVE-2014-0422?
Exploitation of CVE-2014-0422 could allow an attacker to bypass Java security policies, leading to unauthorized access or control over the affected system.
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